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NRD / NARD Employee & Director Lisng April 2017 Prepared by: Donna Reid Lower Plae South NRD

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Prepared by: Donna Reid

Lower Platte South NRD

INDEX Central Platte NRD .......................................................................................................1

Lewis & Clark NRD .......................................................................................................5

Little Blue NRD .............................................................................................................9

Lower Big Blue NRD .....................................................................................................13

Lower Elkhorn NRD ......................................................................................................15

Lower Loup NRD ..........................................................................................................19

Lower Niobrara NRD ....................................................................................................25

Lower Platte North NRD ...............................................................................................29

Lower Platte South NRD ...............................................................................................33

Lower Republican NRD .................................................................................................39

Middle Niobrara NRD ...................................................................................................43

Middle Republican NRD ...............................................................................................45

Nebraska Association of Resources Districts .................................................................89

Nemaha NRD ...............................................................................................................49

North Platte NRD .........................................................................................................53

Papio - Missouri River NRD ...........................................................................................57

South Platte NRD .........................................................................................................63

Tri-Basin NRD ...............................................................................................................67

Twin Platte NRD ...........................................................................................................71

Upper Big Blue NRD .....................................................................................................73

Upper Elkhorn NRD ......................................................................................................77

Upper Loup NRD ..........................................................................................................81

Upper Niobrara - White NRD ........................................................................................83

Upper Republican NRD .................................................................................................85

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Central Platte Natural Resources District 215 North Kaufman Avenue Grand Island, Nebraska 68803

Phone: ‹308› 385-6282

Fax ‹308› 385-6285

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.cpnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Fourth Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 2:00 p.m.

Population of District: 137,966 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 2,136,304

FY17 Budget: $22,505,238.84

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .03582 / $100

Total Property Valuation $17,049,568,819

Number of Communities in NRD: 33

NRD Employees

Lyndon Vogt – [email protected] General Manager

Chief executive officer, administrator, planner, manages all projects & programs and legislative, legal & agency liaison

Tom Backer – [email protected] Projects Assistant

Coordinates tree planting, dam inspections & maintenance, well tag program and measures irrigation well outputs Sara Carlson – [email protected] Field Office Secretary (Merrick County)

Front desk & telephone receptionist, secretarial duties including typing, filing & data entry, provide land operators with information and assist in making application for cost-share programs

David Carr – [email protected] Range Management Specialist

Plan, implement & monitor prescribed fires for rangeland & habitat improvement, plan & coordinate fire training and public education involving the safe use of prescribed fire

Dan Clement – [email protected] Water Resources Specialist

Administers water well permit program, water well decommissioning program, irrigated acres variances, chemigation system inspector and measurers irrigation well outputs

Kelly Cole – [email protected] Programs Coordinator

Administers cost-share programs, tree & weed barrier sales, wildlife habitat improvement program, secretarial duties, coordinates soil & water stewardship activities, board & staff travel and awards program

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Central Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Mark Czaplewski – [email protected] District Biologist

Conducts biological investigations within NRD, coordinates biological investigations and studies conducted with NRD by state, federal & others and acts as coordinator for NRD on Platte River Cooperative Agreement activities involving biology & land use

Patricia Dudley – [email protected] Resource Conservationist

Assists with ground and surface water projects, including measuring static water levels, taking water samples and assists with chemigation and ground water management records and reports

James Harris, Thirty Mile Canal Manager

Supervise operation of canal system Bill Jacobson, Cozad Ditch Canal Manager

Assist with operation and maintenance of canal system Deb Jarzynka – [email protected] Secretary / Receptionist

Front desk & telephone receptionist & staff secretary, coordinates mail, copier room & office supplies and maintains office filing system

Marcyne Johnson – [email protected] Field Office Secretary (Hall County)

Front desk & telephone receptionist, secretarial duties including typing, filing and data entry, provide land operators with information and assist in making application for cost-share programs

Samantha Keith – [email protected] Field Office Secretary (Dawson County)

Front desk & telephone receptionist, secretarial duties, including typing, filing & data entry, provide land operators with information and assist in making application for cost-share programs

Marcia Lee – [email protected] Information / Education Specialist

Coordinates district public relations through news releases, advertising, publications, newsletter & website, coordinates education programs, internal communication for board & staff and updates planning documents

Shelly Lippincott – [email protected] Field Office Secretary (Buffalo County)

Front desk & telephone receptionist, secretarial duties, including typing, filing & data entry, provide land operators with information and assist in making application for cost-share programs

Shane Max – [email protected] Resources Conservationist

Assists with ground water and surface water projects and programs including measuring ground water levels, collection of water samples for quality analysis, chemigation inspections and flow metering

Dianne Miller – [email protected] Administrative Director

Administers budget, accounting, all district insurance, payroll & personnel records and hires all district clerical staff

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Central Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Jesse Mintken – [email protected] Assistant Manager

Administers construction projects, erosion & sediment control program, coordinates solid waste management, assists with GIS program, irrigated acres certification and transfer

Sandy Noecker – [email protected] Data & Compliance Officer

Assists with development, administration and enforcement of ground water management and ground water quality programs

Marci Ostergard, Thirty Mile Canal Office Manager

Assists with record keeping for canal system

Michael Ostergard, Thirty Mile Canal Irrigation Technician

Assists with operation and maintenance of canal system

Angela Warner – [email protected] GIS Programs Coordinator

Assists with technical problems and troubleshooting associated with computer mapping, designing & maintaining a spatial database of irrigated acre transfers, assists with certifying irrigated acres, acting as a liaison with the county assessors pertaining to irrigated acres and assists with development and coordination of GIS systems, low level and land sat imagery interpretations, water banking, transfers and irrigation certification

Duane Woodward – [email protected] Engineering Hydrologist

Conducts & coordinates ground water & surface water resources investigations and coordinates Internet use & GIS development

Luke Zakrzewski – [email protected] GIS Image Analyst

Assists with GIS development and coordination, certification and compliance of irrigated acres, water bank and irrigated use transfers

NRD Directors:

LeRoy Arends 3113 West 16th Street Grand Island, NE 68803 ‹308› 382-1843

Jim Bendfeldt (Chair / NARD Delegate) 6350 Keystone Road Kearney, NE 68847 ‹308› 234-6165

Alicia Haussler 2021 Faidley Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 ‹308› 381-0564

Chris Henry 42491 Road 761 Cozad, NE 69130 ‹308› 784-2707

Brian Keiser 41304 Road 769 Gothenburg, NE 69138 ‹308› 537-7524

Ed A. Kyes 1890 “T” Road Central City, NE 68826 ‹308› 548-2488

Dwayne Margritz 309 East 13th Street Lexington, NE 68850 ‹308› 324-2730

Charles Maser (Treasurer) 1811 West 2nd Street, Suite 205 Grand Island, NE 68803 ‹308› 384-1595

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Central Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Jerry Milner 3280 Woodridge Blvd. Grand Island, NE 68801 ‹308› 380-2731

Barry Obermiller (Secretary) 2610 Cottonwood Road Grand Island, NE 68801 ‹308› 382-4877 ‹H› ‹308› 382-4107 ‹W›

Keith Ostermeier 5701 N. U.S. Highway 281 Grand Island, NE 68803 <308> 382-8266

Doug Reeves 1453 – 10th Road Central City, NE 68826 ‹308› 940-0656

Marv Reichert, Jr. P.O. Box 391 7680 Highway 30 Elm Creek, NE 68836 ‹308› 856-4332

Mick Reynolds (Vice Chair) 17901 West Cedarview Road Wood River, NE 68883

Jay Richeson 1105 – 21st Street Gothenburg, NE 69138 ‹308› 537-2578 ‹H› ‹308› 537-3379 ‹W›

Robert Schanou 14682 Shelton Road Shelton, NE 68876 ‹308› 647-6755

Steve Sheen 2530 Dove Hill Avenue Kearney, NE 68845 ‹308› 237-3208

Keith Stafford 4614 Parklane Drive Kearney, NE 68847 ‹308› 236-5781

Ed Stoltenberg 4980 North 90th Road Cairo, NE 68824 ‹308› 384-6741

Deb VanMatre P.O. Box 102 Gibbon, NE 68840 ‹308› 468-5875

Jerry Wiese 4711 North Engleman Road Grand Island, NE 68803 ‹308› 382-2926

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Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District 608 North Robinson Avenue P.O. Box 518 Hartington, Nebraska 68739-0518

Phone: ‹402› 254-6758

Fax ‹402› 254-6759

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.lcnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Third Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Population of District: 15,018 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 938,880

FY17 Budget: $2,424,318

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .021187 / $100

Total Property Valuation $4,064,387,854

Number of Communities in NRD: 20

NRD Employees

Annette Sudbeck – [email protected] General Manager

Administer / Programs / Projects: watershed, NSWCP, habitat, erosion complaints, monitoring, budget, personnel Cope Clark – [email protected] Cedar Knox Rural Water Plant Operator

Main plant operator, Department of Health Certified Grade 3, performs daily analysis, monitors plant operating status

Gary Eckmann – [email protected] Cedar Knox Rural Water Project Operator

Main plant operator, Department of Health Certified Grade 2, performs daily analysis, monitors plant operating status, responsible charge

Nathan Fischer Cedar Knox Rural Water Project Operator

Operates treatment plant, service calls on meters; monthly meter readings, orders chemicals, monthly water tests. Department of Health Certified Grade 3.

Myles Lammers – [email protected] Water Resource Technician

Responsible for well permit program, operation & maintenance of watershed structures, Chemigation management, inspections & reports, groundwater sampling & groundwater data collection.

Chad Reifenrath – [email protected] Cedar Knox Rural Water Project Manager

Administers project; oversees operation & personnel. Department of Health Certified Grade 4.

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Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (Cont.) Jeanne Rosen – [email protected] NRCS District Secretary (Bloomfield)

Clerical & secretarial for Knox County NRCS Marilyn Schumacher – [email protected] Office Manager

Organize office; all aspects of district & rural water financial records, insurance program; prepare for & take minutes of meetings; all payroll records & billings, correspondence, all cost-share records, tree orders & inventory

Amanda Schweers – [email protected] NRCS District Secretary (Ponca)

Clerical & secretarial for Dixon County NRCS Diane Wieseler – [email protected] NRCS District Secretary (Hartington)

Clerical & secretarial for Cedar County NRCS Megan Wolfe – [email protected] Resource Coordinator

Responsible for the Bazile groundwater management area information and coordinates information & education programs (scholarships, poster contest, news releases, water festivals and presentations)

Marla Wortmann – [email protected] Cedar Knox Rural Water Project Accounts Receivable Clerk

Handle daily receipts, monthly billings, correspondence, keep service calls records, & other aspects involved with rural water system daily operations

NRD Directors:

Curtis Armstrong 58996 – 8815th Road Ponca, NE 68770 ‹402› 755-2909

William Christensen 88005 Highway 57 Hartington, NE 68739 ‹402› 254-6664 or ‹402› 254-6809

John (Jack) Fuchtman (Chair) Box 238 Creighton, NE 68729 ‹402› 358-3744

Carolyn Heine 56031 – 898th Road St. Helena, NE 68774 ‹402› 357-3371

Leroy Hoesing 87847 – 5825th Avenue Newcastle, NE 68757 ‹402› 355-2360

Gary Howey (Secretary / Treasurer) P.O. Box 354 Hartington, NE 68739-0354 ‹402› 254-6939

Chris Johnson 88018 – 542nd Ave. Bloomfield, NE 68718 ‹402› 373-2877

Marcel Kramer (NARD Delegate) 54818 – 886th Road Crofton, NE 68730 ‹402› 388-4550

Russ Schmidt 84919 – 558th Ave. St. Helena, NE 68774 ‹402› 357-2335

Jeff Steffen (Vice Chair) 54472 – 888th Road Crofton, NE 68730 ‹402› 388-3740

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Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District (Cont.) Matt Weinandt 89224 – 569th Avenue Wynot, NE 68792 ‹402› 357-2397

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Little Blue Natural Resources District 100 East 6th Street P.O. Box 100 Davenport, Nebraska 68335

Phone: ‹402› 364-2145

Fax ‹402› 364-2484

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.littlebluenrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Tuesday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 7:30 p.m.

Population of District: 50,165 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 1,537,280

FY17 Budget: $3,419,176

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .017706 / $100

Total Property Valuation $9,334,690,479

Number of Communities in NRD: 38

NRD Employees

Mike Onnen – [email protected] General Manager

Administration, budgeting activities, planning & plan formulation, project development, legislative activities and personnel management

Jamie Benes District Secretary

Secretarial support, receptionist, database maintenance, typing & filing & wellness Jed Bergen – [email protected] Resources Technician

Chemigation inspections, water sampling, nitrate & pesticide analysis, irrigation runoff complaints, meter maintenance, groundwater department inventory, ultrasound meter testing, tree program and operation & maintenance activities.

Bruce Dux Little Blue Rural Water Project Superintendent

Project maintenance, water sampling compliance, new hookups, customer assistance and new construction oversight

Marlene Faimon – [email protected] Programs Manager

District information programs, educational activities, scholarships & awards, cost-share programs, project easements, erosion & sediment control, watershed planning & Superior/ Hardy Water Quality Sub-area

Marie Herbek – [email protected] Administrative Secretary

Secretarial support, receptionist, bookkeeping & audit, payroll, Water Projects accounts payable, website

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Little Blue Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Carolyn Janda – [email protected] District Secretary (Nuckolls County)

Secretarial support, computer, databases, filling & file management, district service orders, district cost-share applications & forms, office activity reports, landowner searches for District and other activities as directed

Dylan Long Watershed Coordinator

Implements the Blue Basin Management Plan Melanie McPherson – [email protected] District Secretary (Thayer County)

Secretarial support, computer, databases, filling & file management, district service orders, district cost-share applications & forms, office activity reports, landowner searches for District and other activities as directed

Jim Oltmans – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Chemigation program, water sampling, nitrate & pesticide analysis, irrigation runoff complaints, meter maintenance, groundwater department inventory, ultrasound meter testing, tree program and operations & maintenance activities

Kevin Orvis – [email protected] Projects Manager

Rural water project administrator, administration of groundwater quantity plan, static water level measurements, new well permits, well decommissioning program, groundwater field activities

Paula Schultz – [email protected] District Secretary (Jefferson County)

Secretarial support, computer, databases, filing & file management, district service orders, district cost-share applications & forms, office activity reports, landowner searches for District and other activities as directed

Little Blue Rural Water Project Bookkeeper (Home)

Water project collections, accounts / reports, correspondence

Kent Thompson – [email protected] Operations Supervisor

Tree Planting program, Wildlife Habitat programs, Buffer Strip programs, operation & maintenance of district lands, recreational areas & trails, equipment and vehicle maintenance and district supplies inventory

Rachelle Tompkin – [email protected] District Secretary (Adams County & Clay County)

Secretarial support, computer, databases, filing & file management, district service orders, district cost-share applications & forms, office activity reports, landowner searches for District and other activities as directed

Vacant Water Quality Specialist

Administration of groundwater quality plan & groundwater quality programs, wellhead protection programs, livestock waste permits review, computer program management, GIS groundwater mapping, management areas training activities and groundwater field activities

Amy Wenske – [email protected] Database Specialist

Prepares, compiles & sorts documents for data entry, enters the data into the District’s database and creates reports

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Little Blue Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Chris Zaborkrtsky – [email protected] NRCS Technician (Jefferson County)

Conservation practice design, layout surveying, inspection technical assistance NRD Directors:

Warren Brakhahn (Treasurer) 106 East “H” Street Hastings, NE 68901 ‹402› 984-3679

Edward Fleharty (Secretary) 1519 North Denver Hastings, NE 68901 ‹402› 831-1384

Lyle Heinrichs (NARD Delegate) 503 Road 4 Shickley, NE 68436-3054 ‹402› 759-2787

Joseph Hergott 324 North 13th Hebron, NE 68370 ‹402› 768-3711

Mason Hoffman 9145 W. Saddlehorn Road Roseland, NE 68973 ‹402› 984-9278

Everett Kellogg 111 University Street Hastings, NE 68901 ‹402› 463-8014

Marlin Kimle (Vice Chair) 1845 South Constitution Avenue Kenesaw, NE 68956 ‹402› 462-0126

Kevin Kissinger 503 “A” Street Glenvil, NE 68910 ‹402› 771-2184

Jay Meyer 72365 – 559th Ave. Daykin, NE 68338 ‹402› 446-7447

Charles Rainforth 1903 West 5th Hastings, NE 68901 ‹402› 460-0009

Lyle Schroer 1579 Road 2600 Lawrence, NE 68957 ‹402› 621-0388

Steve Shaw 702 – 8th Street Edgar, NE 68935 ‹402› 469-1251

Matt Spencer 1959 Road Z Blue Hill, NE 68930 ‹308› 386-8213

Gene Thomas 71870 – 563rd Avenue Fairbury, NE 68352 ‹402› 729-7990

Randy Uhrmacher (Chair) 5725 West DLD Road Juniata, NE 68955 ‹402› 469-7998

Jesse Von Spreckelsen 31080 Hwy 14 Clay Center, NE 68933 ‹402› 705-0363

Alan Wiedel 6072 Road M Hebron, NE 68370 ‹402› 768-3484

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Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District 805 Dorsey Street P.O. Box 826 Beatrice, Nebraska 68310

Phone: ‹402› 228-3402

Fax ‹402› 223-4441

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.lbbnrd.net

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Last Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 7:00 p.m. Summer; 1:30 p.m. Winter

Population of District: 37,885

Size of District (acres): 1,054,000

FY17 Budget: $3,098,863

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .024576 / $100

Total Property Valuation $6,018,868,031

Number of Communities in NRD: 27

NRD Employees

David S. Clabaugh General Manager

Performs daily operations of the district in carrying out its programs & projects and its plans & policies Jane Filipi NRCS Clerk (Saline County)

Performs duties as assigned by liaison D.C. Adam Kimmerling Administrative Assistant Teresa Langley Administrative Secretary

Serves as the office receptionist, perform related secretarial duties, keep current all expenditures and revenues, do monthly payroll, responsible for all monthly, quarterly and yearend tax reports and assist other staff members in preparation of reports, newsletters and brochures, maintain news item file and files pertaining to insurance awards, other programs and projects and accounting duties for rural water project

Nick Schroeder Technical Specialist

Data management

J. Scott Sobotka Assistant Manager

Assists the manager in performing daily operations of the district in carrying out its programs and projects and its plans and policies

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Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (Cont.)

LaRita Sudik NRCS Clerk (Gage County)

Performs duties as assigned by liaison D.C. Scott Theis Operation Supervisor

Responsible for operation and maintenance of district Ryan Thomas Water Resources Specialist

Responsible for water programs, water quality & quantity monitoring Tyler Weishahn Natural Resources Specialist

Responsible for rural water projects NRD Directors:

Larry Barta 2150 County Road 1500 Swanton, NE 68445 ‹402› 448-5145

James Damrow 71135 Highway 103 Diller, NE 68342 ‹402› 793-5370

Lawrence Gronewold 18748 South 41st Road Beatrice, NE 68310 ‹402› 673-5445

Steven A. Kelley (NARD Delegate) 1806 South 16th Circle Drive Beatrice, NE 68310 ‹402› 228-0179

Robert J. Lorenz 700 West 13th Street Crete, NE 68333 ‹402› 826-0298

Doug Pieper (Vice Chair) 510 Bellwood Drive Beatrice, NE 68310

Jason Pohlmann (Chair) 10977 West Hackberry Road DeWitt, NE 68341

Darrell Rains (Treasurer) 35292 US Highway 77 Beatrice, NE 68310 ‹402› 228-0531

Dean Roehr 2110 Garfield Beatrice, NE 68310 ‹402› 228-4476

Delferd Schlake (Secretary) 10304 East Oak Road Blue Springs, NE 68318 ‹402› 645-8337

Rodney Skleba 1071 County Road 235 Wilbur, NE 68465 ‹402› 826-5416

Doug Stokebrand 2181 County Road 2250 DeWitt, NE 68341 ‹402› 683-5790

Ronald L. Wiens 207 Sherman Street Beatrice, NE 68310 ‹402› 228-0654

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Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District 601 East Benjamin, Suite #101 Box 1204 Norfolk, Nebraska 68702-1204

Phone: ‹402› 371-7313

Fax ‹402› 371-0653

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.lenrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Fourth Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 7:30 p.m.

Population of District: 93,977 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 2,526,700

FY17 Budget: $8,655,911

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .024011 / $100

Total Property Valuation $18,283,687,613

Number of Communities in NRD: 45

NRD Employees

Mike Sousek – [email protected] General Manager Curt Becker – [email protected] Water Resources Specialist Pamela Bergstrom – [email protected] NRD / NRCS Forester Ken Berney – [email protected] Assistant General Manager Shawn Blahak – [email protected] Logan East Rural Water System Manager Ken Bloomquist – [email protected] Wal-Col Regional Water System Manager Leonard Boryca – [email protected] Recreation Area Superintendent Brian Bruckner – [email protected] Water Resources Manager Mason Bushnell – [email protected] Land Use Certification Specialist Vickie DeJong – [email protected] Administrative Secretary

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Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Kathy Dohmen – [email protected] NRD / NRCS Programs Assistant (Pierce County) Dallas Dorey – [email protected] Water Resources Technician Karen Hansen – [email protected] NRD / NRCS Programs Assistant (Wayne County) Danny Johnson – [email protected] Logan East Rural Water System Field Technician Phyllis Knobbe – [email protected] NRD / NRCS Programs Assistant (Cuming County) Patty Martens – [email protected] Receptionist Mike Murphy – [email protected] GIS Specialist Kristie Olmer – [email protected] Land Use Certification Specialist Josh Schnitzler – [email protected] Water Resources Technician Laurie Schold – [email protected] Logan East Rural Water System Financial Secretary Valissa Tegeler – [email protected] NRD / NRCS Programs Assistant (Madison County) Carey Tejkl – [email protected] NRD / NRCS Programs Assistant (Stanton County) Linda Unkel – [email protected] Programs Secretary Richard ”Rick” Wozniak – [email protected] Groundwater Management Area Specialist Julie Wragge – [email protected] Information & Education Specialist NRD Directors

Jerry Allemann 85950 – 572nd Avenue Wayne, NE 68787 ‹402› 369-2196 [email protected]

Jill Barr 2806 Golf View Drive Norfolk, NE 68701 ‹402› 316-5142 ‹H› ‹402› 750-5454 ‹C› [email protected]

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Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Roger Gustafson 351 – 12th Road Emerson, NE 68733 ‹402› 685-3459 ‹H› ‹402› 369-0411 ‹C› [email protected]

Mark Hall (Secretary) 1642 Hackberry Drive Norfolk, NE 68701 ‹402› 371-7863 ‹H› ‹402› 316-9664 ‹C› [email protected]

Joel Hansen 57337 – 861st Road Wayne, NE 68787 ‹402› 369-3765 [email protected]

Robert Huntley (Treasurer) 301 State Highway 35 North Norfolk, NE 68701 ‹402› 371-1547 [email protected]

Kurt Janke (NARD Delegate) 1516 Claycomb Road Wayne, NE 68787 ‹402› 369-0603 [email protected]

Dave Kathol 55380 Warnerville Drive Norfolk, NE 68701 ‹402› 371-1192 ‹H› ‹402› 649-3156 ‹C› [email protected]

Chad Korth 53955 – 838th Road Meadow Grove, NE 68752 ‹402› 634-2166 ‹H› ‹402› 649-9590 ‹C› [email protected]

Mike Krueger (Vice Chair) 85246 -549th Road Pierce, NE 68767 ‹402› 329-4240 ‹H› ‹402› 750-4411 ‹C› [email protected]

Gary Loftis 1690 County Road H Craig, NE 68019 ‹402› 377-2825 [email protected]

Scott McHenry 4506 Pierce Drive Norfolk, NE 68701 ‹402› 616-1997‹C› [email protected]

Bob Noonan 43668 – 355th Avenue Humphrey, NE 68642 ‹402› 920-1772 [email protected]

Dennis Schultz (Chair) 1389 – 5th Road Wisner, NE 68791 ‹402› 529-6433 ‹H› ‹402› 380-2214 ‹C› [email protected]

Matt Steffen 1547 “L” Road West Point, NE 68788 ‹402› 380-4902 [email protected]

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Lower Loup Natural Resources District 2620 Airport Drive Ord, Nebraska 68862-1002

Phone: ‹308› 728-3221

Fax ‹308› 728-5669

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.llnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Fourth Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings 5:00 p.m.

Population of District: 69,179 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 7,923 square miles

FY17 Budget: $12,067,358

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .031512 / $100

Total Property Valuation $16,163,384,468

Number of Communities in NRD: 45

NRD Employees

Leon A. (Butch) Koehlmoos General Manager

Administration, budgeting, personnel / management, represents management on safety committee, computer system administrator and administrates District cost-share program

Kandis K. Bremer Secretary (Albion Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Boone County, assists NRCS with administration and employee representative on Safety Committee

Russell G. Callan Assistant Manager

Administration, personnel management, manages District GWM Grants, GPS and GIS system administrator and represents management on Safety Committee

Kyle L. Charron Technical Assistant (Broken Bow Office)

Technical advisor & tree planting crew chief, chemigation inspector and water monitor Tyler P. Collier Water Resources Technician

Assists in all water management activities, manages water testing lab, chemigation inspector & recreation area management

Edward F. Drozd Technical Assistant (Columbus Field Office)

Technical advisor, water quality technician, chemigation inspector & water monitor

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Lower Loup Natural Resources District (Cont.)

V. Anne Freeman Water Programs Secretary

Assists with the certification, maintenance and recording of documentation required in variances, expedited variances, ace rotations and transfer of certified irrigated acres files and performs secretarial and receptionist duties when needed

Rita A. Goldfish Administrative Assistant

Head bookkeeper - maintains all applicable ledgers and assists with budgets & audits and represents management on Safety Committee, supervises secretarial staff

Peggy A. Griffin Secretary (St. Paul Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Howard County, assists NRCS with administration and employee representative on Safety Committee

Dell R. Harris Water Management Specialist

Administration, coordination of District’s water quantity and quality monitoring programs, maintains equipment and manages irrigated acres certification

Phillip Hill Recreation Area / Shop Manager

Maintains headquarters building, grounds and arboretum, David Creek Recreation Area, Pibel Lake Recreation Area and the Aagaard Landmark Arboretum. Oversees the District vehicle fleet and conservation equipment.

Jeanne E. Horacek Secretary (Fullerton Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Nance County and assists NRCS with administration

Cheryl K. Hornickel Programs Assistant

Program data entry, helps maintain records & files & performs secretarial duties as needed Virginia L. John Secretary (Broken Bow Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Custer County and assists NRCS with administration Jane K. Klanecky Receptionist

Records and filing management, keeps records for District cost-share, office supply management and performs secretarial duties

Brian D. Kolar Water Programs Specialist

Coordinates water programs and data gathering projects, GPS / GIS and chemigation inspections

Irene F. Kreifels Financial Secretary

Helps maintain the financial records of the District. Manages employees benefits program and maintains personnel records.

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Lower Loup Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Michael T. Lorenz Agronomist (Fullerton Field Office)

Works with landowners on water quality and quantity and education programs in WQ Management Areas of Nance, Platte and Boone County areas of the District

Julie L. McBride Secretary (Burwell Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Garfield, Loup & Wheeler Counties and assists NRCS with administration Jason W. Moudry Water Program Specialist

Responsible for the Wellhead Protection Program in the Lower Loup NRD, assists water departments with water management activities including water sampling and other related monitoring efforts and assists with NRD seeding program

Tylr D. Naprstek Modeling Coordinator

Responsible for arrangement and reporting of all detailed studies on the groundwater aquifer supply and availability taking place in the District and completes requested GIS work with other LLNRD personnel

Daniel J. Ray Technical Assistant (Spalding Field Office)

Technical advisor & tree planting crew chief, chemigation inspector, water monitor and employee representative on Safety Committee

Jeri L. Rosno Secretary (Columbus Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Platte County and assists NRCS with administration Marie H. Schmeits Secretary (Spalding Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Greeley County and assists NRCS with administration Larry D. Schultz Information & Education Coordinator

Works with news media, coordinates educational program activities, tours & workshops, District grant writer, manages District’s safety program and web page administrator

Beverly I. Smedra Secretary (Ord Field Office)

Keeps NRD records in Valley County and assists NRCS with administration LeeAnn F. Smith Water Programs Assistant

Works with the transfer of irrigated acres and keeps files on transfers

Richard L. Woollen Nebraska District Forester

Shared position with UNL Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife, presenter at workshops and seminars on tree management, provides advice and counsel on horticulture to public and oversees district tree sales & distribution program

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Lower Loup Natural Resources District (Cont.)

NRD Directors:

James C. Adams 81213 Victoria Springs Road Anselmo, NE 68813 ‹308› 749-2359

Rollie D. Amsberry (Treasurer) 78098 Highway 183 Mason City, NE 68855 ‹308› 732-3389

Darwin B. Anderson 3520 – 35th Street Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 564-8429 ‹H› ‹402› 564-9505 ‹W›

Timothy E. Bartak 80296 Road 422 Merna, NE 68856-5526 ‹308› 643-2662

Robert L. Bauer 2832 Whitetail Drive Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 480-2500 ‹C› ‹402› 562-5081 ‹H›

Elizabeth L. Boesch 3118 Eagle Lane Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 563-2225

Joseph L. Citta, Jr. (Chair) 1518 Kozy Drive Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 563-2297 ‹H› ‹402› 563-5355 ‹W›

James J. Eschliman (Vice Chair / NARD Delegate) 82793 – 494th Avenue Ericson, NE 68637 ‹308› 653-2127

Virgil W. Gellermann 3512 – 35th Street Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 564-3442

N. Richard Hadenfeldt 171 Naper Road Dannebrog, NE 68831 ‹308› 485-4641

Randy Kauk 1314 Salem Road Farwell, NE 68838 ‹402› 754-8487

Gary A. Kruse 21901 – 295th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 563-1257 ‹H› ‹402› 563-5309 ‹W›

Clifford P. Loseke 4519 – 63rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 564-2498

Matthew R. Lukasiewicz 224 Bruce Circle St. Paul, NE 68873 ‹308› 750-2789 ‹C› ‹308› 336-3341 ‹W›

James C. Nelson 280 Highway 11 Cairo, NE 68824 ‹308› 226-2200 ‹H›

Alan D. Petersen 82761 – 459th Avenue Burwell, NE 68823 ‹308› 346-5296 ‹H›

Chad J. Podolak 1409 – 53rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 ‹402› 563-3044 ‹H› ‹402› 276-3044 ‹c›

Dean J. Rasmussen P.O. Box 1 North Loup, NE 68859 ‹308› 496-4284 ‹H› ‹308› 728-5861 ‹W›

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Lower Loup Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Gerald P. Smith 82747 Old Highway 101 Spalding, NE 68665 ‹308› 428-5791

Dean G. Thede 292 Cushing Road St. Paul, NE 68873 ‹308› 750-1793 ‹C›

Henry J. Thoene (Secretary) 853 “D” Street Burwell, NE 68823 ‹308› 346-5072 ‹H› ‹308› 346-5250 ‹W› ‹308› 750-2101 ‹c›

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Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District 410 Walnut Street P.O. Box 350 Butte, Nebraska 68722

Phone: ‹402› 775-2343

Fax ‹402› 775-2334

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.lnnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: First Monday (if holiday, following Monday)

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 1:00 p.m. Dec–Mar; 7:30 p.m. Apr–Nov

Population of District: 6,985 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 1,699,200

FY17 Budget: $1,936,996

Property Tax Levy (FY15): .017118 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $3,027,476,632

Number of Communities in NRD: 13

NRD Employees

Terry Julesgard – [email protected] General Manager

Manages district operations & supervises district employees. Provides guidance & assistance to board of directors. Coordinates programs with government & private agencies and administers all district programs

Dan Ebel – [email protected] Maintenance Assistant, West Knox Rural Water System (Part-time)

Inspects, service & maintains water distribution equipment Wade Ellwanger – [email protected] Water Resources Coordinator

Administers the Integrated Management Plan, coordinates ground water quality management activities

Vivian Frasch – [email protected] Assistant Manager

Bookkeeping, coordinates sales & rentals, maintains office records, responsible for office operations and processes Chemigation applications

Bernard Jorgensen – [email protected] Manager, West Knox Rural Water System Coordinates construction & repairs, supervises part-time staff, monitors operations of the water system and maintains

water plant equipment Dorothy Mastilar – [email protected] Secretary / Bookkeeper, West Knox Rural Water System (Part-time)

Assists with administration of rural water system

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Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Connie McCarthy – [email protected] Program Assistant

Acre certification, webpage updating, water management activities

Jeanne Rosen – [email protected] NRCS Office Secretary (Knox County)

Assists with NRCS administration Kim Rust – [email protected] NRCS Office Secretary (Boyd County)

Assists with NRCS administration Vacant NRCS Office Secretary (BKR) Assists NRCS with administration Mary Zak – [email protected] NRCS Office Secretary (Holt County)

Assists with NRCS administration NRD Directors:

Larry A. Baumeister (Chair) 89341 – 469th Avenue Stuart, NE 68780 ‹402› 924-3428

Lana Bell 89400 – 497th Ave. Bristow, NE 68719

Karl Connell 89406 Haugen Creek Rd Newport NE 68759 ‹402› 244-5312

Jack A. Engelhaupt (Vice Chair) P.O. Box 104 Butte, NE 68722 ‹402› 775-2588

Thomas G. Higgins 90679 – 467th Avenue Naper, NE 68755 ‹402› 832-5238

Donald D. Holtgrew 88273 – 475th Avenue Atkinson, NE 68713 ‹402› 925-5705

John Janzing 87812 – 482nd Avenue Atkinson, NE 68713 ‹402› 925-2228

Brian Kaczor 88796 – 494th Avenue O’Neill, NE 68763 ‹402› 336-3051

Randall Klawitter 51649 – 883rd Road Verdigre, NE 68783

Marvin Liewer (Secretary) 47903 – 901st Road Butte, NE 68722 ‹402› 775-2253

Brad Mahon (Treasurer) 51147 State Highway 12 Niobrara, NE 68760 ‹402› 229-3238

Dwain Marcellus 87912 – 484th Avenue Atkinson, NE 68713 ‹402› 925-5937

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Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Orville C. Morrow 49296 – 874th Road O’Neill, NE 68763 ‹402› 336-3286

Raymond J. Naprstek 52582 Highway 59 Creighton, NE 68729 ‹402› 358-3615

Kent D. Pavlik 88132 – 518th Road Verdigre, NE 68783 ‹402› 668-7401

Sterling E. Schulz 90205 – 473rd Avenue Naper, NE 68755 ‹402› 832-5565

Diana L. Wendt (NARD Delegate) 49625 – 901st Road Bristow, NE 68719 ‹402› 583-0088

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Lower Platte North Natural Resources District 511 Commercial Park Road P.O. Box 126 Wahoo, Nebraska 68066

Phone: ‹402› 443-4675

Fax ‹402› 443-5339

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.lpnnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Monday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 1:30 p.m. December - February; 6:00 p.m. March – November

Population of District: 61,782 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 1,028,473

FY17 Budget: $7,480,898

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .038278 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $9,093,111,775

Number of Communities in NRD: 20

NRD Employees

John Miyoshi General Manager

Directs general operations of district and personnel director Daryl Andersen Water Resources Manager

Irrigation runoff complaints, ground water management areas, ground water quality programs and Ground water management plan and grant applications, Mead NOP, and ground water studies

Kelly Bartek NRCS / NRD Technician Tyler Benal Chemigation Coordinator / Operation and Maintenance Technician / Rural Water Operator Jill Breunig Administrative Manager

Manages office, clerical, bookkeeping, computer and information employees. Administrative functions serving general manager, assistant manager, water resources manager & operations & maintenance manager and human resource records and arranges appointments, conferences & office meetings, recording secretary for board of directors

Duke Dululil Part-Time Field Technician

Operation & maintenance of district projects & property Eric Gottschalk Rural Water Manager / Conservation Cost-Share Manager

NSWCP program and small construction projects coordinator and chemigation, decommissioned wells and water technician duties

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Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Bob Heimann Manager of Operations & Maintenance

WHIP programs, tree planting program, maintenance on district equipment and inspection, operation & maintenance of dams & road structures

Patty Holmberg NRCS / NRD District Clerk (Colfax County) Susie Leu NRCS / NRD District Clerk (Butler County) Marla Milliken NRCS / NRD District Clerk (Saunders County) Tom Mountford Assistant Manager

Soil conservation program, construction project coordination and assist with general operations of district. Grant administrator and long and short range planning

Russ Oaklund Water Resources Specialist

Nitrogen certification, Phase II area coordination, precipitation gauging network, riparian study, wetlands and streamflow

David Odvody Czechland Lake Grounds Keeper Mitch O’Reilly Field Technician

Operation & maintenance of district projects & property and Rural Water Technician (certified) Chris Poole Computer Systems Administrator

GIS Administrator

Karen Rezac Receptionist / Clerical Bret Schomer Water Resources Specialist

Ground water level program, registered wells, surface water & ground water mapping & GIS and ground water sampling program

Luz Shafersman NRCS / NRD District Clerk (Dodge County) Desirae TePoole Education / Information Coordinator / Computer Systems

Information & education activities, spring conservation sensation and district newsletter and network administrator

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Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (Cont.)

NRD Directors:

Matt Bailey 850 Road G Schuyler, NE 68661 ‹402› 615-0376

Joe Birkel 4031 “N” Road David City, NE 68632 ‹402› 641-4789

Bob Clausen 1280 North Bristolwood Drive Fremont, NE 68025 ‹402› 720-3057

Larry Feala 1711 County Road 7 North Bend, NE 68649 ‹402› 720-0411

Chuck Folsom 449 W. 10th Street Fremont, NE 68025 ‹402› 721-3223

Jim Gibney 1099 Locust Street Wahoo, NE 68066 ‹402› 443-93285

John Hannah 3616 – 87th Street Columbus, NE 68601

Bob Hilger (NARD Delegate) 1236 – 4th Street David City, NE 68632 ‹402› 367-4162

Clint Johannes 326 Road K Richland, NE 68601 ‹402› 352-5640

Don Kavan Box 131 Morse Bluff, NE 68648 ‹402› 666-5253

Jim McDermott 1680 Colon Road Colon, NE 68018 ‹402› 443-8509

Bob Meduna, Jr. 1920 County Road K Wahoo, NE 68066 ‹402› 277-0277

Lon Olson 2525 Parkview Drive Fremont, NE 68025 ‹402› 727-5126

Frank Pollard 1406 Barber Street Fremont, NE 68025 ‹402› 721-5872

Gene Ruzicka 1030 Peperwood Drive North Bend, NE 68649 ‹402› 652-3449

Dave Saalfeld 684 County Road Q North Bend, NE 68649 ‹402› 652-8678

Ryan Sabatka 1073 County Road 24 Weston, NE 68070 ‹402› 642-5550

Marks Seier 207 North 9th Street Newman Grove, NE 68758 ‹402› 447-2495

Don Veskerna 1051 County Road 3 Ashland, NE 68003 ‹402› 944-2614

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Lower Platte South Natural Resources District 3125 Portia Street P.O. Box 83581 Lincoln, Nebraska 68501-3581

Phone: ‹402› 476-2729

Fax ‹402› 476-6454

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.lpsnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Third Wednesday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 2:00 p.m. Dec–Mar; 7:00 p.m. Apr–Nov

Population of District: 314,722 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 1,069,098

FY17 Budget: $26,089,912

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .033542 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $27,599,480,498

Number of Communities in NRD: 31

NRD Employees

Paul Zillig – [email protected] General Manager

Manages district operations & supervises all district employees, provides guidance & assistance to board of directors, coordinates programs with government & private agencies and coordinates project development with staff

John Albert – [email protected] Conservation Technician (Lancaster County NRCS Office)

Conservation practice survey, design and layout, conservation cost-share applications, payment claims and conservation plans and contact for NRD programs / inquiries

McKenzie Barry – [email protected] Environmental Education Specialist

Facilitate and coordinate NRD Environmental Education Programs, manage all District social media, coordinate NRD nitrogen certification & groundwater allocation trainings and Earth Wellness Festival (ewf) coordinator

Devin Biesecker – [email protected] District Engineer

Coordinate Deadman’s Run Section 205 Flood Reduction Study, provide engineering support for NRD projects, coordinate Salt Creek Levee Project Improvements and evaluate operation of NRD projects

Katie Cameron – [email protected] Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment Coordinator

Plan, manage and administer the Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment (ENWRA), perform and coordinate technical duties and provide hydro geologic consultation

Connie Damrow – [email protected] Bookkeeper

Accounts payable, assist with District finances, grant management and Alliance financial support.

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Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Dick Ehrman – [email protected] Water Resources Specialist

Develop and manage ground and surface water monitoring programs, coordinate ground water / geologic data gathering for District, assist with implementation of Ground Water Management Plan and assist with ground water programs

Kasey Ferris – [email protected] Receptionist / Program Assistant

Office receptionist, administer NWSCP conservation cost-share programs, coordinate office and staff schedules and NRD meetings / rooms and general office duties and secretarial support

Connie Hansen – [email protected] District Secretary (Lancaster County NRCS Office)

Contact for NRD programs / inquiries, conservation cost-share applications /claims and general office duties Kyle Hauschild – [email protected] Stormwater / Floodplain Specialist

Provide technical assistance for stormwater & floodplain management and erosion & sediment control, coordinate NRD Urban Water Quality Program, coordinate NRD Community Assistance Program and NRD / City of Lincoln Project Liaison

Jeff Hegy – [email protected] Operation and Maintenance Coordinator

Coordinates operation & maintenance staff, Salt Creek Levee Project inspections, operation & maintenance, Salt Creek Project (non-levee) operation & maintenance and as-built project construction plan organization and archives

Steve Herdzina – [email protected] Water Resources Conservationist

Develop and implement ground water monitoring activities, management ground water database & reports and ground water best management practices cost-share programs

Bryce Jensen – [email protected] Maintenance Technician

Maintenance on NRD projects and properties, manage Weed Control Program, operate / maintain NRD equipment and Platte River ice monitoring

Ariana Kennedy – [email protected] Resources Conservationist

Trail development, inspections and management, manage and inspect buffer strip and filter strip program, assist with NRD lakes and wetlands and conduct conservation easement inspections

Nathan Kuhlman – [email protected] IS Administrator

Designs, implement and operate information systems architecture, update and maintain network system, analyze information and technology needs and ensure computer networks are operational, backed-up and secure

Al Langdale – [email protected] Operation / Maintenance Technician

Urban channel inspection / maintenance including Antelope Valley, coordinate hiker / biker trail maintenance, NRD building maintenance and vehicle purchase and maintenance

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Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Mike Mascoe – [email protected] Public Information Specialist

Produce all informational materials and NRD Newsletter, coordinate media and promotional activities, responsible for website design and content and coordinate special events

Craig Matulka – [email protected] Operation / Maintenance Technician

Manage weed control program, perform general operation & maintenance duties, conduct dam safety inspections and maintain NRD dam database

David Potter – [email protected] Assistant General Manager

Assist general manager in district operations, coordinate conservation cost-share programs, administer Watershed Structure Rehabilitation Program and assist with Lower Platte River Corridor Alliance

Donna Reid – [email protected] District Office Secretary

In charge of filing systems and maintaining electronic data storage, in charge of putting agenda / agenda items, board and subcommittee minutes on the web page, purchase supplies & equipment for office and provide secretarial support

Ryan Rezac – [email protected] Water Resources Compliance Specialist

Implement compliance guidelines for Ground Water Rules and Regulations, manage Certified Irrigated Acres, administer Water Meter Cost-Share Program and oversee 319 Water Quality Management Plan

Shaula Ross – [email protected] GIS Specialist

Build and maintain GIS date and projects, gather, analyze and integrate spatial information from various sources, design and create maps and troubleshoot GIS issues

Dan Schulz – [email protected] Resources Coordinator

Coordinate implementation of Ground Water Management Plan, liaison for Saline Wetland Conservation Partnership, Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Land Trust and Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch, coordinate and manages public access projects and supervise various staff and temporary employees

Jay Seaton – [email protected] NRD Forester

Oversees NRD Conservation Tree Seedling Program, coordinate NRD Community Forestry Grant Program, provide technical forestry & tree planting assistance to public and provide tree planting designs & plans to interested public

Kathy Spence – [email protected] Administrative Assistant

Payroll, accounting of district finances, Wellness Program coordinator, supervise clerical staff and recording secretary for monthly board meetings

Cindy Spilinek – [email protected] Conservation Technician (Cass County NRCS Office)

Conservation practices survey, design and layout, conservation cost-share applications, payment claims and conservation plans and contact for NRD programs / inquiries

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Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Adam Sutton – [email protected] Environmental Education Assistant

Assist in educational presentations, programs & field trips, assist with Family Nature Nights and afterschool clubs, coordinate Test Your Well Nights and manage Resource Lending Library & classroom kits

Ed Ubben – [email protected] Projects Coordinator

Assist with the planning, design, landrights, contract preparation, construction and maintenance of district projects, supervise Stormwater / Floodplain Specialist and Operation & Maintenance staff, develop and promote urban stormwater programs and coordinate construction of flood control dams, channel restorations and flood reduction projects

Jean Ulrich – [email protected] District Secretary (Cass County NRCS Office)

Contact for NRD programs/inquiries, conservation cost-share applications/claims and general office duties Vacant Lower Platte River Corridor Alliance Coordinator

Provides administrative support for the Alliance, outreach to stakeholders in the corridor and liaison between the Alliance and the federal and local agencies

Chris Witthuhn – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Groundwater monitoring, sampling and water levels, well permits, chemigation permits and well decommissioning cost-share

NRD Directors:

Gary Aldridge 7112 South 45th Street Lincoln, NE 68516 ‹402› 421-3564

Karen Amen 3220 Joy Court Lincoln, NE 68502 ‹402› 423-3220

Vern Barrett 1909 County Road E Ceresco, NE 68017 ‹402› 443-3437

Richard Bolte 1210 North 78th Street Lincoln, NE 68505-1907 ‹402› 468-1588

Mike DeKalb 6015 Huntington St. Lincoln, NE 68507 ‹402› 466-6357

Deborah Eagan (Secretary) 2021 Indigo Ct. Lincoln, NE 68521 ‹402› 435-6616

Gary Hellerich 2854 County Road A Valparaiso, NE 68065 ‹402› 784-2987

Don Jacobson 2523 West "A" Street Lincoln, NE 68522 ‹402› 477-2523

Bruce Johnson 254 West Lakeshore Drive Lincoln, NE 68528 ‹402› 435-3336

Chelsea Johnson 2926 “P” Street, Apt. #1 Lincoln, NE 68503 ‹402› 274-7623

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Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Jeremie Kerkman (Treasurer) 610 West Chanceler Drive Lincoln, NE 68521 ‹402› 617-1424

David Landis 4810 South 44th Street Lincoln, NE 68516 ‹402› 466-9352

Greg Osborn 1144 Manchester Drive Lincoln, NE 68528 ‹402› 441-1545

Larry Ruth (Vice Chair) 11500 Van Dorn Walton, NE 68461 ‹402› 430-9299

Milt Schmidt (NARD Delegate) 5616 South 73rd Street Lincoln, NE 68516 ‹402› 489-7903

Mark Spangler 9426 – 12th Street Murray, NE 68409 ‹402› 298-1307

Ray A. Stevens, Jr. (Chair) 3411 Hanson Court Lincoln, NE 68502 ‹402› 423-6471

Ron Svoboda 6431 Monticello Drive Lincoln, NE 68506 ‹402› 488-8097

Sarah Wilson 13430 Highlander Pl. Waverly, NE 68462 ‹402› 405-5793

Larry Zimmerman 4907 Bellhaven Drive Lincoln, NE 68516 ‹402› 489-0829

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Lower Republican Natural Resources District 30 North John Street P.O. Box 618 Alma, Nebraska 68920-0618

Phone: ‹308› 928-2182 Toll Free: ‹800› 353-1297

Fax ‹308› 928-2317

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.lrnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Thursday

Location of Meetings: Lower Republican NRD Meeting Room, Alma

Time of Meetings: 2:00 p.m. Nov–March; 8:00 p.m. Apr–Oct

Population of District: 15,787 (2015 census)

Size of District (acres): 1,589,760

FY17 Budget: $10,682,743

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .023218 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $4,350,523,435

Number of Communities in NRD: 24

NRD Employees

Michael Clements – [email protected] General Manager

Serves as Executive Administrative Officer, responsible for budget planning & preparation, represents district at meetings, serves as Contracting Officer for district and oversees daily operations

Scott Dicke – [email protected] Assistant Manager

Oversees collection of data regarding static water level measurements, water quality samples, tree planting program, flow meter maintenance, maintenance of watershed projects and a wide variety of other assigned tasks

Mary Goebel Field Office Secretary (Franklin County)

Provides secretarial support for the LRNRD & NRCS in Franklin County office located in Franklin Sasha Hahn – [email protected] Water Resourcees Secretary / I&E Coordinator / Rural Water Secretary

Responsible for cost-share programs including NSWCP and LRNRD tree program, creates newsletter along with other informational material, maintains website, oversees Scholarship Program, Nebraska Range Youth Camp Scholarship, NeRAIN and assists with Water Jamboree and range and land judging, acts as Rural Water Secretary and assists in all areas of water management

Kristi Heft – [email protected] Water Resources Administrator

Responsible for data regarding wells, water usage and acre certification and meters

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Lower Republican Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Jennifer Helms Field Office Secretary (Furnas County)

Provides secretarial support for the LRNRD & NRCS in Furnas County office located in Beaver City Carolyn Janda Field Office Secretary (Nuckolls County)

Provides secretarial support for LRNRD & NRCS in Nuckolls County office located in Nelson

Scot Lennemann – [email protected] Water Resources Technician Reading, verifying accuracy and maintaining water meters, inspection of chemigation sites, taking water samples and static water level measurements and general maintenance and upkeep of various projects Ron McConnell – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Reading, verifying accuracy and maintaining water meters, inspection of chemigation sites, taking water samples and static water level measurements and general maintenance and upkeep of various projects

Brittnay Nurnberg Field Office Secretary (Harlan County)

Provides secretarial support for the LRNRD & NRCS in Harlan County office located in Alma Shirlee Poyser – [email protected] Administrative Assistant

Office management, general administration and coordinates meetings and meeting times, accounting, billing and payroll for both LRNRD and LRNRD Rural Water and is recording secretary for board of directors

Maclane Scott – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Reading, verifying accuracy and maintaining water meters, inspection of chemigation sites, taking water samples and static water level measurements and general maintenance and upkeep of various projects.

Lynetta Snelling Field Office Secretary (Webster County)

Provides secretarial support for the LRNRD & NRCS in Webster County office located in Red Cloud NRD Directors:

Clark Andrews 71997 Road 418 Holbrook, NE 68948

Dave Bartels (Treasurer ) 2437 “L” Road Riverton, NE 68972

Bill Bose (Vice Chair) 71398 Driftwood Road Orleans, NE 68966

Matt Harrison 253 “E” Road Naponee, NE 68960-9711

Terry Hoit 1815 Road L Red Cloud, NE 68971

Tim Kahrs (Secretary) 1087 “G” Road Franklin, NE 68939

Marlin Murdoch (Chair) 10580 US Highway 136 Orleans, NE 68966

Roger Nelson (NARD Delegate) 1325 Idaho Street Superior, NE 68978

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Toby tenBensel 41832 Highway 6 & 34 Holbrook, NE 68948

Nelson Trambly 1314 Road 100 Campbell, NE 68932

Bradley Wulf 973 Road 900 Red Cloud, NE 68970-7063

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Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District 303 East Hwy. 20 Valentine, Nebraska 69201

Phone: ‹402› 376-3241

Fax ‹402› 376-1040

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.mnnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Monday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office in Valentine

Time of Meetings: 3:00 p.m.

Population of District: 9,100

Size of District (acres): 2.9 million

FY17 Budget: $1,983,215

Property Tax Levy (FY16): .039129 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $2,131,894,065

Number of Communities in NRD: 10

NRD Employees

Mike Murphy General Manager

Administration, staff supervision, project coordination, budgeting and planning development Travis Connot Lead Technician

Certification of irrigated acres, chemigation program, water sampling, water level monitoring, I&E, tree program, grants, GIS

Zachery Peterson Natural Resources Coordinator

Tree program coordinator, vehicle maintenance, woody biomass reduction coordinator

Tim Storm Program Coordinator

Well registration, groundwater management and plan administration, water activities, well/acre transfers, clearing house data

Cortney Werner Administrative Assistant

Office management, accounting, billing, record keeping, cost-share programs, tree program support, grants, I&E, budget assistance, payroll

NRD Directors: Leonard Danielski 807 East 9th Street Valentine, NE 69201

Martin Graff 515 North Walnut Ainsworth, NE 69210

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Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (Cont.) Justin Hammond 89502 State Highway 97 Valentine, NE 69201

Dean Jochem (NARD Delegate / Chair) 87796 – 426th Avenue Ainsworth, NE 69210

Mark Johnson 37098 West Hwy. 20 Kilgore, NE 69216

Cherryl Lovejoy (Secretary / Treasurer) 39642 Lovejoy Road Valentine, NE 69201

Greg Wilke 88898 – 429th Avenue Ainsworth, NE 69210

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Middle Republican Natural Resources District 220 Center Avenue P.O. Box 81 Curtis, Nebraska 69025

Phone: ‹308› 367-4281

Fax ‹308› 367-4285

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.mrnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Tuesday

Location of Meetings: Curtis

Time of Meetings: 1:30 p.m. Dec–Feb; 7:30 p.m. Mar–Nov

Population of District: 19,724 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 2,449,380

FY17 Budget: $1,305,485

Property Tax Levy (FY16): 0.031243 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $1,198,673

Number of Communities in NRD: 19

NRD Employees

Jack Russell General Manager

Executive administrative officer, prepares budget & district plans, represents district at meetings, general contracting officer and oversees personnel, daily operations

Kathy Barger Field Office Secretary (Hayes Center)

Answers phone, correspondence, keeps records on computer, does filing & time keeping, contact for NRD programs and assembles conservation plans

Alex Boyce Engineer / Hydrologist

Engineering / hydrology modelling, drone operation and provides MRNRD with engineering design

Doris Burke Ground Water Programs Supervisor

Maintain database, create reports and transmit data for administration of Ground Water Management Areas, Integrated Management and Compact Accounting, GIS Coordinator, maintains flow meter database

Spencer Campbell Technician

Chemigation inspector, assists in tree planting, takes ground water measurements, collects water samples and flow meter servicing and reading

Connie Elson NRCS Field Office Secretary (Curtis)

Answers phone, correspondence, keeps records on computer, does filing and time keeping, contract for NRD programs and assembles conservation plans

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Middle Republican Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Tom Hansen Technician

Chemigation inspector, assists in tree planting, takes groundwater measurements, collects water samples and flow servicing and reading

Sylvia Johnson Outreach / Partnership

Writes district newsletter, prepares news releases, assists with informational events, makes presentations, coordinates awards programs, manages web site, writes grants and provides outreach to partnerships

Richard Karre Chief Technician

Supervises tree program, coordinates chemigation inspections, inspects flood control structures, supervises maintenance programs, coordinates ground water monitoring, and flow meter servicing and reading

Kaila Kressin Field Office Secretary (Trenton)

Answers phone, correspondence, keeps records on computer, does filing and time keeping, contact for NRD programs and assembles conservation plans

Carol Lashley Field Office Secretary (McCook)

Answers phone, correspondence, keeps records on computer, does filing and time keeping, contact for NRD programs and assembles conservation plans

Robert Merrigan Assistant Manager Ground Water / Watershed

Supervises field operations, coordinates cost-share programs, ground water management area and wildlife habitat improvement program

Stacie Owens Occupation Tax Assessor / Board Secretary

Occupation Tax Assessor will maintain the occupation tax database through MIPS, create reports and transmit data to MIPS and all District county offices and acts as board secretary

Mary Tidyman Administrative Assistant

Answers phone, correspondence, keeps time records, does payroll, responsible for keeping financial, personnel, policy, handles trees / weed barrier orders and cost share programs, chemigation program, HR person and assists customers and audit

NRD Directors:

Joseph Anderjaska 36811 Road 733A Hayes Center, NE 69032

Steven Cappel 37885 US Highway 6 Culbertson, NE 69024

Kevin Fornoff P.O. Box 307 Hayes Center, NE 69032

Buck E. Haag (Chair) 40316 Road 709 Bartley, NE 69020

Benjie Loomis 74284 Road 378 Maywood, NE 69038

Rick McConville (Vice Chair) 720 “D” Street Indianola, NE 69034

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Middle Republican Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Jolene Messinger 38573 Road 703 McCook, NE 69001

John Palic (Treasurer) 38272 Finch Trail McCook, NE 69001

Brad Randel 72037 Road 391 Indianola, NE 69024

Shane Rippen 37258 Valley Drive Culbertson, NE 69024

Brian Schafer 72053 Road 372 Culbertson, NE 69024

Jay Schilling 37957 Road 713 McCook, NE 69001

Rick Spencer 71926 Road 378 Culbertson, NE 69025

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Nemaha Natural Resources District 62161 Highway 136 Tecumseh, Nebraska 68450

Phone: ‹402› 335-3325

Fax ‹402› 335-3265

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.nemahanrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. November – March)

Population of District: 44,560 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 1,537,460

FY17 Budget: $4,860,036

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .030631 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $7,219,439,876

Number of Communities in NRD: 40

NRD Employees

Bob Hilske General Manager

Coordinates with board of directors, other agencies, administers NRD policies, supervises & manages staff and major role in watershed development, legislation, budget, planning

Alice Alexander NRD Clerk (Auburn NRCS)

Clerical assistance to NRCS

Lisa Bartels Secretary

Office receptionist, park permit sales, tree program & grass drilling assistance, board meeting arrangements and general clerical duties

Steve Bartels Field Representative

Coordinate recreation area operation & maintenance, Kirkman’s Cove Recreation Area, south half of Steamboat Trace Trail, headquarters maintenance, dam inspection & maintenance and other activities within assigned area

Glenda Bates NRD Clerk (Tecumseh NRCS)

Clerical assistance to NRCS Tomas Chalé Aké Field Technician

Watershed structure maintenance, tree planting / grass seeding, fence construction, vehicle / equipment maintenance and recreation area maintenance

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Nemaha Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Monica Dishong NRD Clerk (Falls City NRCS)

Clerical assistance to NRCS Kathy Harlow NRD Clerk (Pawnee City NRCS)

Clerical assistance to NRCS Ken Hatten Land & Water Resources Assistant

Water programs assistance (well and surface water sampling, groundwater level measurements, chemigation inspections), watershed maintenance and tree planting, etc.

Jane Kuhl Administrative Assistant / Programs & Operations

Subdistrict & election information / education, newsletter / website, computer systems coordination, board of directors activities, office management, audit, insurance, contracting, Nebraska Buffer Strip Program and SWCP

Karen Mahoney Administrative Assistant / Accounting & Bookkeeping

Budget, accounting / bookkeeping, payroll, investments, employee benefits, grant administration, board meeting assistance (per diem, expenses, meeting arrangements, etc.) and wellness coordinator

Mark McDonald Field Representative

Coordinate tree program / forestry, NeRAIN coordinator, safety coordinator. Dam inspection / maintenance, Prairie Owl Recreation Area, north half of Steamboat Trace Trail and other activities within assigned area

Scott Nelson Assistant Manager

Coordinates cost-share programs, grant writing, watershed development, operation, maintenance & rehabilitation and supervises field team

Charlie Pierce Resources Specialist / Water Programs

Lake & well sampling, maintain groundwater quality databases, assist with water related I&E events, correspond with well owners, wellhead protection, well registration & abandonment and general assistance to Water Resources Manager

Vernon (Junior) Speers Field Representative

Dam inspection / maintenance , grass drilling program, Iron Horse Trail Lake & Wirth Brothers Lake Recreation Area, shop & equipment / vehicle maintenance, land surveying and other activities within assigned area

Aaron Stalder Resources Specialist

Wildlife programs (Partners for Wildlife, Wild Nebraska, Riparian Lands), Missouri River activities, GIS, assist with education programs, trail management, wetland programs, assist with watershed repair / rehabilitation, new watershed projects and Urban Special Projects Program / Nebraska Buffer Strip Program assistance

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Nemaha Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Chuck Wingert Water Resources Manager

Groundwater Management Area administration, ground & surface water monitoring and data collection, wellhead protection, GIS, community / landowner water quality assistance, livestock waste facilities and irrigation, well permitting / registration and grant writing / administration

Kim Zech NRD Clerk (Syracuse NRCS)

Clerical assistance to NRCS NRD Directors:

Lisa Beethe 61974 – 720th Road Elk Creek, NE 68450 ‹402› 335-3775

Robbie Bohling 72771 Highway 105 Johnson, NE 68378 ‹402› 868-6825

Jim Gerweck P.O. Box 609 Falls City, NE 68355 ‹402› 245-5110

Orval Gigstad (NARD Delegate) 1164 Oak Street Syracuse, NE 68446 ‹402› 269-3267 ‹W›

Dave Guhde 1614 Eighth Avenue Nebraska City, NE 68410 ‹402› 874-0781

Dan Hodges (Chair) 6223 “S” Road Julian, NE 68379 ‹402› 242-2251

Doug Iske 3612 “G” Road Dunbar, NE 68346 ‹402› 265-2050

Jon Keithley 71475 – 650th Avenue Falls City, NE 68355 ‹402› 245-5530

Robert Lassen 7001 Firth Road Firth, NE 68358 ‹402› 791-5065

Tim Loseke 13900 Olive Creek Road Hickman, NE 68372 ‹402› 788-2857

Michael McDonald (Secretary / Treasurer) 836 “C” Road Palmyra, NE 68418 ‹402› 314-1571

Russel Moss 1733 “Q” Road Burr, NE 68324 ‹402› 848-2200

William Niedfeldt (Vice Chair) 71626 – 651st Avenue Shubert, NE 68437 ‹402› 883-2307

Alan Romine 1912 Stone Street Falls City, NE 68355 ‹402› 245-7287

Don Siske 62281 – 714th Road Table Rock, NE 68447 ‹402› 839-5655

Eldon Snoke 71575 – 631st Blvd. Humboldt, NE 68376 ‹402› 862-2079

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Nemaha Natural Resources District (Cont.) Mike Speece 72774 Highway 75 Auburn, NE 68305 ‹402› 274-5240

Dan Stukenholtz 63645 Highway 67 Brock, NE 68320 ‹402› 274-8298

Duane Sugden 73534 – 612th Avenue Sterling, NE 68443 ‹402› 866-6689

Kevin Thorne 1616 – 7th Avenue Nebraska City, NE 68410 ‹402› 873-4388

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North Platte Natural Resources District 100547 Airport Road P.O. Box 280 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69363-0280

Phone: ‹308› 632-2749

Fax ‹308› 632-4346

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.npnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 3:00 p.m.

Population of District: 45,409 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 3,226,880

FY17 Budget: $3,221,703.91

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .063545 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $5,069,991,136

Number of Communities in NRD: 18

NRD Employees

John Berge – [email protected] General Manager

Overall administration for district programs, projects, operations and staff

Jackie Bishop – [email protected] Office Manager

Supervises administrative staff, bookkeeping, budget assistance and assists with administration of district programs Brian Caudill – [email protected] Resource Conservation Technician

Assists with tree planting program, weed spraying and windbreak design, grass conversions, buffalo grass program, community forestry and living snow fence programs

David Christian – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Assists with District flow meter maintenance program, flow meter readings and water operator for Harrisburg Water System

Barbara Cross – [email protected] Assistant Manager

Assist Manager in overall administration for district programs, projects, operations and staff

Karen Davis – [email protected] NRCS Clerk

Oshkosh NRCS Office

Bobbie Dendy – [email protected] NRCS Clerk

Scottsbluff NRCS Office

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North Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Rachelle Eversole – [email protected] NRCS Clerk

Bridgeport NRCS Office

Todd Filipi – [email protected] Resource Conservation Coordinator

Coordinates tree planting, weed spraying and windbreak design, grass conversions, buffalo grass program, community forestry and living snow fence programs

Jody Fiscus – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Assists with District flow meter maintenance programs, GIS applications and ground water management area rules and regulations

Lydia Hanson – [email protected] GIS Analyst

Assists GIS Coordinator with GIS programming including producing maps and data for staff and public and assists with certification updates and ground water use reports.

Kyle Ann Hopkins – [email protected] Data Management Coordinator

Assists with certification updates and ground water use reports, measures ground water levels and ground water quality parameters

Carolyn Hudson – [email protected] Water Conservation Technician II

Measurers ground water levels and ground water quality parameters, maintains monitoring well data loggers and water operator for Harrisburg Water System

Susie Kaufman – [email protected] Secretary / Receptionist

Receptionist, accounts receivable, data entry, recordkeeping with Harrisburg Water System, assists with tree orders

Paula Kihlthau – [email protected] Bookkeeper

Assists with computing, classifying and recording financial transactions and ensures the financial records of the district are accurate

Elizabeth Miller - [email protected] Policy Analyst

Groundwater rules and regulations, integrated management plan, ground water management and area programs

Lynn Okicki – [email protected] Water Conservation Technician II

Measures ground water levels and ground water quality parameters, maintains monitoring well data loggers and water operator for Harrisburg Water System

Seth Popp – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Assists with District flow meter maintenance program, flow meter readings and telemetry

Travis Preston – [email protected] GIS Coordinator

Coordinates GIS program, GIS programming including producing maps and data for staff and public and assists with certification updates and ground water use reports

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North Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Scott Schaneman – [email protected] Water Programs Coordinator

Supervises water department staff, coordinates District flow meter maintenance program, ground water management area implementation and point of contact with producers

Amanda Shepperd – [email protected] Forestry & Outreach Technician

Assist the I&E Coordinator with meetings, media outreach and education programs, assists with maintaining District website and social media outlets, works part time with Community Forestry Specialist with Nebraska Forest Service

Renay Smith – [email protected] Secretary

Assists office manager, accounts payable and payroll clerk Craig Urhig – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Assists with District flow meter maintenance program and flow meter readings, assists with Chemigation program

Dave Wolf – [email protected] Information / Education Coordinator

Coordinates meetings and education programs, maintains District website and social media outlets and prepare District newsletter

Tracy Zayac – [email protected] Policy Advisor

Groundwater rules and regulations, integrated management plan, ground water management area programs and implementation and coordinates ground water monitoring program

NRD Directors:

Kent Andreas (Chair) 10863 US Highway 26 Bayard, NE 69334 ‹308› 436-5265

Gary Darnall 6375 Highway 88 East Harrisburg, NE 69345 ‹308› 631-0050

Dave Deines 2510 North 10th Street Gering, NE 69341 ‹308› 635-5344

Gerald Dillman (NARD Delegate) 120340 County Road D Mitchell, NE 69357 ‹308› 631-0681

Roger Eirich (Vice Chair) 9659 CR 77 Bayard, NE 69334 ‹308› 641-2291

Chuck Henkel 3701 Juniper Scottsbluff, NE 69361 ‹308› 632-2785

Pete Lapaseotes, Jr. (Secretary) P.O. Box 863 Bridgeport, NE 69336 ‹308› 279-0390

Dave Ostdiek (Treasurer) 2902 – 19th Avenue Scottsbluff, NE 69361 ‹308› 631-1859

Dan Weinreis 110899 County Road 28 Minatare, NE 69356 ‹308› 783-2346

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Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District 8901 S. 154th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68138

Phone: ‹402› 444-6222

Fax ‹402› 895-6543

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.papionrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 7:00 p.m.

Population of District: 725,250

Size of District (acres): 1,145,600

FY17 Budget: $70,560,023

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .038034 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $60,019,729,361

Number of Communities in NRD: 30

NRD Employees

John Winkler – [email protected] General Manager

Management of all district activities, programs & projects and coordination with board of directors

Jim Becic – [email protected] Environmental Coordinator

Coordinates Missouri River corridor project and special wetlands projects & Tekamah/Mud Creek PL566 Seth Blum – [email protected] Surveyor / GIS / AutoCAD Technician

Performs manual and technical work associated with land survey

William Brush – [email protected] IT Manager

Responsible for planning, managing, securing & maintaining local area network at NRC & satellite sites. Keith Butcher – [email protected] Heavy Equipment Operator

Flood control structures construction & maintenance Sonya Carlson – [email protected] Program Assistant (Douglas / Sarpy County NRCS Office)

Coordination & administrative assistance to NRCS, various clerical responsibilities and cost-share program coordinator Martin Cleveland – [email protected] Construction Engineer

Design, operation & construction of flood control projects

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Papio - Missouri River Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Emmett Egr – [email protected] Information / Education Coordinator

Coordinates information & education programs & activities and advises general manager on public relations matters Kelly Fravel – [email protected] Program Assistant (Dakota County NRCS Office)

Perform secretarial duties for NRCS, cost-share program coordination & assist with education programs Carey Fry – [email protected] District Accountant Accounting of District finances and prepares and coordinates district budget document Amanda Grint – [email protected] Water Resources Engineer Coordinates flood plain management programs Michael Grube – [email protected] IT Support Tech

Assists maintaining local area network at NRC and satellite sites Nicole Gust – [email protected] Purchasing Agent

Purchasing of district supplies & equipment and coordinates file imaging project & various clerical responsibilities Darlene Hensley – [email protected] Program Assistant (Washington County Field Office)

Performs secretarial duties for NRCS and cost-share program coordinator Austen Hill – [email protected] Education Assistant Assists with educational activities and workshops Christine Jacobsen – [email protected] Education Specialist

Education activities and workshops Wally Juhlin – [email protected] Water Supply Operator / District Maintenance Technician

Maintenance and operation of Dakota and Thursday County Rural Water Systems and watershed structures. Assists with tree planting

Terry Keller – [email protected] Medium Equipment Operator

Flood control structures maintenance & construction Jolene Kohout – [email protected] Assistant Accountant

Payroll & accounting Lori Laster – [email protected] Stormwater Management Engineer Administers Stormwater Management Programs

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Papio - Missouri River Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Randy Lee – [email protected] NRC Building Manager Responsible for maintenance of NRC building and grounds and opening / closing of Park facility Pat McEvoy – [email protected] Assistant Operations & Maintenance Superintendent

Flood control structure maintenance & construction

Mike McNaney – [email protected] Survey Coordinator

Surveying of district properties and assists with rural water system operation Theresa Murphy – [email protected] Program Assistant (Thurston County NRCS Office)

Performs secretarial duties for NRCS and cost-share programs coordination

Zach Nelson – [email protected] Projects Manager

Manages district rural water supply projects & project manager for new dam construction and coordinates well monitoring program

Marty Nissen – [email protected] Drafter

Project drafting & display preparation Justin Novak – [email protected] Field Representative (Washington County Field Office)

Design & layout of conservation measures and coordinates rural NRD programs

Lance Olerich Water Supply Superintendent (Dakota County Rural Water System Office)

System operation and maintenance and customer relations Marlin Petermann – [email protected] Assistant General Manager

Supervises project/program managers, assists general manager in district operations and flood control response & preparedness

Tom Pleiss – [email protected] Assistant Park Superintendent

Maintenance of District recreation sites DJ Rees – [email protected] Land Steward

Maintenance of District recreational sites Joseph Riebe – [email protected] Surveyor / GIS / AutoCAD Technician

Performs manual and technical work associated with land survey Lowell Roeber – [email protected] Water Supply Operator / District Maintenance Technician

Maintenance and operation of Dakota and Thursday County Rural Water Systems and watershed structures. Assists with tree planting

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Papio - Missouri River Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Jason Schnell – [email protected] Medium Equipment Operator

Flood control structures maintenance & construction

Terry Schumacher – [email protected] Land & Water Programs Coordinator

Administers conservation cost-share programs, well abandonment program, tree planting & wildlife habitat programs and watershed programs

Marge Stark – [email protected] Water System Bookkeeper (Dakota County Rural Water System Office)

Water system accounting

Barb Sudrla – [email protected] District Accountant (part-time) Assists with accounting duties Jean Tait – [email protected] Administrative Coordinator

Assists in the development & implementation of district activities, supervises clerical staff, coordinates district employee benefits & wage administration programs

Marty Thieman – [email protected] Washington County Rural Water #2

System set up & maintenance and customer relations

Tracy Thompson – [email protected] District Secretary

Various clerical responsibilities, coordination & administrative assistance to NRC staff George Tillwick – [email protected] Water Supply Operator (Washington County 1 & 2 Rural Water) Assists with system operation and maintenance Ryan Trapp – [email protected] Heavy Equipment Operator

Flood control structures maintenance and construction Deborah Ward – [email protected] Program Assistant (Burt County NRCS Office)

Performs secretarial duties for NRCS and cost-share programs coordination Bill Warren – [email protected] Operations & Maintenance / Park Superintendent

Flood control structures maintenance & construction Chuck Wiegand – [email protected] Land Steward

Maintenance of District recreational sites

Eric Williams – [email protected] Natural Resources Planner

Writes long range planning documents, administers urban conservation projects and coordinates trail construction

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Papio - Missouri River Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Mark Wille – [email protected] Medium Equipment Operator

Flood control structures maintenance & construction Kyle Winn – [email protected] Land Steward Maintenance of District recreational sites William Woehler – [email protected] Water Supply Operator (Dakota County Rural Water) Assists with system operation and maintenance Paul Woodward – [email protected] Groundwater Management Engineer Administers groundwater monitoring programs John Zaugg – [email protected] Field Representative (Douglas / Sarpy County NRCS Office)

Design & layout of conservation measures and coordinates rural NRD programs NRD Directors: Larry Bradley 6068 Country Club Oaks Place Omaha, NE 68152 ‹402› 213-4282

Fred Conley 3354 North 37th Street Omaha, NE 68111 ‹402› 453-2412 ‹H› ‹402› 707-8915 ‹W› [email protected]

John Conley (Treasurer) 1011 South 91st Circle Omaha, NE 68114 ‹402› 391-7976 [email protected]

Tim Fowler (Vice Chair) 3413 South 48th Avenue Omaha, NE 68106 ‹402› 558-0792 ‹H› [email protected]

Mark Gruenewald 4109 S. 147th Plaza, #102 Omaha, NE 68137 ‹402› 894-2708 [email protected]

Ted Japp 13514 County Road P30 Blair, NE 68008 ‹402› 427-7113 [email protected]

David Klug (Chair) 7231 S. 114th Street Plaza, #308 Omaha, NE 68128 ‹402› 896-0848 ‹H› ‹402› 651-4279 ‹C› [email protected]

Patrick Leahy 2661 North 96th Street Omaha, NE 68134 ‹402› 650-4464 [email protected]

Richard Tesar (Secretary / NARD Delegate) 28700 Platte River Plaza Waterloo, NE 68069 ‹402› 359-2705 [email protected]

Jim Thompson 1001 South 35th Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 ‹402› 342-4371 [email protected]

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Papio - Missouri River Natural Resources District (Cont.)

John Wiese 16509 South 57th Avenue Papillion, NE 68133 ‹402› 203-5008 [email protected]

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South Platte Natural Resources District 551 Parkland Drive P.O. Box 294 Sidney, Nebraska 69162-0294

Phone: ‹308› 254-2377

Fax ‹308› 254-2783

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.spnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Tuesday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 5:00 p.m.

Population of District (2010 Census): 15,760

Size of District (acres): 1,651,690

FY17 Budget: $3,365,032

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .050246 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $2,678,840,161

Number of Communities in NRD: 10

NRD Employees

Rod L Horn – [email protected] General Manager

Administrative officer for and directly responsible to the board, administration of District programs & projects, responsible for district operations & supervises staff, treasurer of the board, safety coordinator & accountable for safety & loss prevention program, executive secretary for the Clean Harbors Hazardous Waste Facility citizens monitoring committee and the District’s Variance Advisory Group

Hilary Cook – [email protected] Conservation Technician / Field Secretary (Kimball NRCS Office)

NRCS office and various administrative duties and assists with programs and projects and works on assignments from the District Conservationist and/or Resource Conservationist

Donald Davis – [email protected] Administrative Manager

Manage and correlate reimbursements for District grant programs, coordinate with Project Managers on a regular basis to monitor and evaluate status of projects and programs to ensure that activities are carried out in an orderly manner and in accordance with established specifications, schedules and budget, manages bookkeeping / accounting and payroll, prepares minutes and public notices, prepare monthly financial reports and the Treasurer’s Report, supervise District Secretary, responsible for all bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end federal and Nebraska tax reports and lead the District’s wellness program

Shelly Gerk – [email protected] Information & Education Coordinator

Media spokesperson, Pipeline editor, webmaster, produce news articles and releases, brochures & radio programs, coordination of student contests, presentations to the public, coordinate stewardship & award recognition, work with other agencies for certification requirements, grant applications, create displays and xeriscape/landscaping coordinator

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South Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Travis Glanz – [email protected] Water Resources Coordinator

Supervises Water Resources Technician, responsible for administration of the District’s Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations and integrated management plan, with strong emphasis on all aspects of ground water irrigation, assists with Nebraska’s Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP), develop and implement GIS/GPS applications, responsible for the preparation and reporting of the District’s annual water usage report and annual report of water use activities.

Chris Kaiser – [email protected] Natural Resources Coordinator

Assist with tree planting program, well monitoring/measurement and surface water sampling, manages well abandonment, water quality monitoring and noxious weed control program, responsible for facility and equipment maintenance, program/project inspections, administering the ground water quality subarea rules and regulations, responsible for the chemigation program and the wildlife management areas. Responsible for monitoring Public Water Supply Systems at Oliver Reservoir

NaManet Keller – [email protected] District Secretary

Receptionist, order supplies/material, pick-up and distribute mail, notary public, prepare bulk mailings, assists maintaining District records/files, entering/updating information into a database &filing documents, process & manage paper / electronic document management system, responsible for accounts receivable assists with accounts payable, tree programs, coordinates district calendar and conference room and processes the grass drill and tree planter rentals, assists with the chemigation program and responsible for the inventory database of all District property

Michelle McMillen – [email protected] Field Secretary (Sidney NRCS Office)

NRCS office and various administrative duties and assists with programs and projects Ryan Reisdorf – [email protected] Water Resources Specialist

Wellhead Protection Area Coordinator, Project Manager for the preparation and completion of a Districtwide Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, responsible for administering programs necessary to implement the District-wide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations and the Integrated Management Plan, emphasis on items pertaining to industries and municipalities, assists the water resources coordinator in many other aspects of the District-wide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations and the Integrated Management Plan, assists with management aspects of Oliver Reservoir and the East Sidney Watershed Project to abate flood and stormwater run-off events

Tyler Sanders – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Responsible for the District’s flow meter program, assist with the District’s well monitoring / measuring program, assist Water Resources Coordinator with the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations and Integrated Management Plan, coordinates the NeRAIN program and assists with facility landscape maintenance and vehicle / equipment maintenance

Galen Wittrock – [email protected] Assistant Manager

Manage District’s regulatory (sediment & erosion control program) and wildlife programs, community forestry and conservation tree / shrub programs, responsible for management of the Oliver Reservoir Area and oversees updates to the Oliver Reservoir Emergency Management Plan, is Project Manager of the East Sidney Watershed Project to abate flood and stormwater run-off events and is a Certified Arborist.

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South Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

NRD Directors:

Phil Grabowski 9939 Road 20 Sidney, NE 69162 ‹308› 249-6460 [email protected]

Bill Halligan (Chair) 270 Railroad Avenue P.O. Box 96 Bushnell, NE 69128-0096 ‹308› 235-5900 [email protected]

James C. Johnson (NARD Delegate) 6742 Road 34 North Dix, NE 69133-8905 ‹308› 241-1742 [email protected]

Tim Maas 8352 Road 50 Potter, NE 69156 ‹308› 249-0103 [email protected]

Chris Meyer 117734 Road 2 Sidney, NE 69162 ‹308› 250-1745 [email protected]

Kathryn E. Narjes 4250 Road 139 Lodgepole, NE 69149 ‹308› 874-4371 [email protected]

Larry L. Rutt 2234 Road 181 Chappell, NE 69129 ‹308› 874-4107 [email protected]

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Tri-Basin Natural Resources District 1723 North Burlington Street Holdrege, Nebraska 68949

Phone: ‹308› 995-6688 or ‹308› 995-5168 (Toll Free # 1-877-995-6688)

Fax ‹308› 995-6992

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.tribasinnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Tuesday

Location of Meetings: Tri-Basin NRD

Time of Meetings: 1:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.

Population of District: 17,721 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 974,720

FY16 Budget: $2,462,872.78

Property Tax Levy (FY16): .039374 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $5,435,356,585

Number of Communities in NRD: 10

NRD Employees

John Thorburn General Manager Charles Brooks Phelps County Weed Superintendent / Land Resources Coordinator

Administers NRD tree program, noxious weed control laws & right of way spraying, NRD wildlife & conservation tree programs and supervises Land Resources Technician and Summer Interns

Amy Dutton Field Office / NRCS Secretary (Minden)

Administer district programs in Kearney County, receptionist & computer operator for NRCS and assist with cost-share applications

Tammy Fahrenbruch Water Program Manager

Assists producers with water-related activities including well permits, irrigated land certification and chemigation, database manager and supervises office clerks

Lori Hagan Field Office / NRCS Secretary (Elwood)

Administer district programs in Gosper County, receptionist and computer operator for NRCS and assist with cost-share applications

Nolan Little Water Resources Manager

Administers static water level measurement (quantity) & ground water quality monitoring programs, oversees well permitting, supervises chemigation program, supervises Water Resources Technician and responsible for GIS development

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Tri-Basin Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Carie Lynch Administrative Secretary / System Administrator

Secretary to the manager & board of directors, administers financial affairs of the district and cost-share programs, coordinates tree billings, assist secretary to the board of directors, computer & network system administrator and web page design

Nate Munter Land Resources Technician

Assists with NRD tree program – coordinates tree sales & inventory, wildlife habitat and best management practice demonstrations and perform maintenance on IPAs

Pat Nott Water Resources Technician

Assists with chemigation inspections, water quality sampling and flow meter measurements, nitrogen management certification classes and assists Water Resources Manager with GIS development

Tami Reese Field Office / NRCS Secretary (Holdrege)

Administer district programs in Phelps County, receptionist & computer operator for NRCS and assist with cost-share applications

Nicole Salisbury Information Coordinator / Office Manager

Oversees educational activities, publication of newsletter and press information, assists Office Manager with customer service for water programs

Esther Smith Office Clerk

Inventory management, receptionist, mail, data entry

Jeff VanEpren Water Resources Technician

Assists with chemigation inspections, water quality sampling and flow meter measurements, nitrogen management certification classes and assists Water Resources Manager with GIS development

NRD Directors:

Brian Bergstrom 73163 – 20th Road Axtell, NE 68924 ‹308› 263-3402

Joe Bilka (Treasurer) 2102 Cerant Holdrege, NE 68949 ‹308› 830-8005

Mike Cavanaugh 972 “M” Road Minden, NE 68959 ‹308› 832-1966

Todd Garrelts (Secretary) 11769 – 732nd Road Holdrege, NE 68949 [email protected] ‹308› 995-5803

Ed Harris 10872 – 738th Road Loomis, NE 68958 ‹308› 876-2560

Robin Hinrichs 409 – 4th Avenue Axtell, NE 68924 ‹308› 743-2134

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Tri-Basin Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Phyllis Johnson 10369 Road 733 Bertrand, NE 68927 ‹308› 876-2258

Greg Jorgensen 1923 “H” Road Minden, NE 68959 ‹308› 830-0201

Joe Larson 73853 “H” Road Loomis, NE 68958 ‹308› 876-2154

Bradley Lundeen (Vice Chair) 524 “D” Road Wilcox, NE 68982 ‹308› 478-5525

David Olsen (Chair) 942 “M” Road Minden, NE 68959 ‹308› 832-2171

David Raffety 966 “V” Road Kearney, NE 68847 ‹308› 234-9520

Larry Reynolds 74898 Road 435 Lexington, NE 68850 ‹308› 324-5758

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Twin Platte Natural Resources District Great Western Bank Center 111 South Dewey Street, Second Floor P.O. Box 1347 North Platte, Nebraska 69103-1347

Phone: ‹308› 535-8080

Fax ‹308› 535-8207

Web Page www.tpnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Thursday

Location of Meetings: Great Western Bank Center Meeting room

Time of Meetings: 3:00 p.m. Nov–Mar; 7:30 p.m. Apr–Oct

Population of District: 44,331 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 2,660,480

FY17 Budget: $23,299,161.86

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .042978 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $6,124,713,950

Number of Communities in NRD: 13

NRD Employees

Kent O. Miller – [email protected] General Manager

Liaison for board of directors for developing & carrying out policies, management of personnel & funds and represent the district effectively to external constituents

Miles Anderson –[email protected] Range Programs Technician

Field Data Collection

M. Glen Bowers – [email protected] Water Programs Field Coordinator

Data collection, investigations, demonstration projects, well abandonment program and information & education

Jan Brestel – [email protected] Secretary (NRCS North Platte Field Office)

Office secretarial assistance Bill Carhart – [email protected] Grasslands Stewardship Coordinator

Conservation programs, water programs, habitat programs, invasive species and information & education

Ann Dimmitt – [email protected] Integrated Management Plan Manager

Ground water management, integrated management plan and information & education Phil Heimann – [email protected] GIS Coordinator

Geographic data development, analysis & management and map production

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Twin Platte Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Amy Mapes – [email protected] Administrative Assistant

Receptionist, financial management and programs assistant

Dave Slattery – [email protected] Conservation Programs Coordinator

Tree program, cost-share programs, information & education and NRCS technical assistance

NRD Directors:

Eric Hansen 3780 West Foothill Road North Platte, NE 69101 ‹308› 534-1312 ‹H› ‹308› 532-6244 ‹W›

Dale Margritz 5651 North Lakeview Road North Platte, NE 69101 ‹308› 532-6711

James Meismer (NARD Delegate / Treasurer) 1380 Road East “J” North Paxton, NE 69155 ‹308› 284-6509

Judy Pederson 411 Sandpiper Way North Platte, NE 69101 ‹308› 534-9072 ‹H› ‹308› 532-1111 ‹W›

Robert L. Petersen 4014 Aspen Drive North Platte, NE 69101 ‹308› 532-2689

Dennis Schilz (Chair) 9K-3 Lemoyne, NE 69146 ‹308› 289-0313

Douglas Stack (Vice Chair) 211 West 3rd Street North Platte, NE 69101 ‹308› 532-7719

Shane Storer 310 Storer Drive Sutherland, NE 69165 ‹308› 764-2343

Joe Wahlgren 21138 South Wahlgren Road Brady, NE 69123 ‹308› 537-3136

Jerry Weaver (Secretary) P.O. Box 1166 North Platte, NE 69101 ‹308› 534-6725 ‹H› ‹308› 534-9240 ‹W›

Robert Wiseman 24628 West State Farm Road Hershey, NE 69143 ‹308› 368-5866

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Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District 319 East 25th Street York, Nebraska 68467

Phone: ‹402› 362-6601

Fax ‹402› 362-1849

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.upperbigblue.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Third Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 1:30 p.m. Nov–Mar; 7:30 p.m. Apr–Oct

Population of District: 56,000

Size of District (acres): 1,827,840

FY17 Budget: $5,964,179

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .024687 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $15,475,123,511

Number of Communities in NRD: 41

NRD Employees

David Eigenberg – [email protected] General Manager

Overall responsibility for day to day management & administration of district

Jeff Ball – [email protected] Lead Engineering Technician

Drafting, surveying, design & construction and coordinates department programs

Nancy Beach – [email protected] Water Data Specialist

Responsible for database management related to ground water management activities

Nancy Brisk – [email protected] Office Manager

Manages office department, supervises NRD and NRCS field office secretaries, administers district insurance, retirement and benefits programs, assists with preparation of annual budget, prepares payroll and handles in-house accounting procedures, monitors / updates investments / pledged securities and Recording Secretary for the Board

John Bush – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Technical support for department (field & office), technical & enforcement duties for water department's regulatory programs, collects water samples & data and creates wellhead plans for communities.

Patty Connors – [email protected] Receptionist / Secretary

Answers phone, receives customers & mail and primary clerk for seedling sales & planting schedule

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Rodney DeBuhr – [email protected] Assistant Manager

Assist and advise the General Manager in carrying out the policies, programs and budget, assist with drafting annual budget and long range plans, oversee parks & forestry, projects and water departments, reviews and drafts NRD regulations, operating and personnel policies and oversees the operation and maintenance of NRD projects and properties

Troy Dowling Maintenance Worker

Grounds, building & recreation area maintenance, vehicle & equipment service and tree planting

Elizabeth Drinnin – [email protected] NRCS Clerk (Polk County) Julie Dudley – [email protected] NRCS Clerk (Hamilton County) April English – [email protected] NRCS Clerk (York County) Kenneth Feather – [email protected] Forestry Department Manager

Manages forestry department, supervises maintenance worker & seasonal tree planters and administers tree sales & planting, wildlife habitat, recreation, community forestry programs & land rights acquisition and manages grants

Rita Hoblyn – [email protected] Secretary

Primary secretary for projects department

Sylvia Jividen – [email protected] NRCS Clerk (Fillmore County) Miranda Johnson – [email protected] Water Data Assistant

Marie Krausnick – [email protected] Water Department Manager

Manages water department, supervises lead water resources technician & water resources technician, administers chemigation safety equipment inspection, irrigation runoff, erosion & sediment control regulations, ground water control areas & special protection area, decommissioning wells, ground water monitoring & crop water use programs and writes & manages grants

Dan Leininger – [email protected] Water Conservationist

Demonstrate on-farm conservation practices, work with producers on best management practices, technical assistance for irrigation scheduling and nutrient management and NRD groundwater technician

Carleen Light – [email protected] Secretary

Provides support for the water department, works with cooperator database, assists Water Data Specialist with data entry related to groundwater management activities and assists customers and other departments when needed.

Krystel Naber – [email protected] NRCS Clerk (Seward County)

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Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Dee Dee Novotny – [email protected] Secretary

Provides support for the water department, works with the cooperator database, assists with flow meter and well abandonment cost-share programs, enters crop water use data and assists customers and other departments as needed

Erinn Richert – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Technical support for water department (field & office), technical and enforcement duties for department’s regulatory programs

Scott Snell – [email protected] Public Relations Manager

Manages public information department, administers information & education programs and produces district publications and writes & manages grants

Vacant Engineering Technician

Drafting, surveying, design & construction and coordinates with district engineer & lead engineering technician

Jack Wergin – [email protected] Projects Department Manager

Manages projects department and supervises engineering technicians, administers land treatment, small dams program, flood control and watershed planning programs, supervises surveying, data collection and computer aided drafting, conducts planning studies for proposed projects, performs hydraulic, structural and geotechnical design calculations and determines project feasibility, conducts public presentations on proposed projects and their impacts and develops and implements projects department budget

Claire White – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Technical support for water department (field & office), technical and enforcement duties for department’s regulatory programs.

Courtney Widup – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Technical support for department, enforcement duties for water department’s regulatory programs and inspection of flow meter installations.

Kyle Yrkoski – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Technical support for department (field & office), technical & enforcement duties for water department's regulatory programs, collects water samples & data and creates wellhead plans for communities.

NRD Directors:

Paul Bethune 1027 N. Blackburn Ave. York, NE 68467 ‹402› 366-9917

Jeffrey Bohaty 236 Maple Street Seward, NE 68434 ‹402› 643-3942

Douglas Bruns (Treasurer) 2208 Road 11 Waco, NE 68460 ‹402› 728-5444

Douglas Dickinson 3354 McKelvie Road Seward, NE 68434-7510 ‹402› 643-2247

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Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Gary Eberle 520 Road 20 Bradshaw, NE 68319 ‹402› 736-4691

Roger Houdersheldt 2255 Road 128 Shelby, NE 68662 ‹402› 527-5755

William Kuehner II 1008 South “A” Road Phillips. NE 68865 ‹402› 694-8769

Linda Luebbe 4044 Adams Road Beaver Crossing, NE 68313 ‹402› 523-5805

John Miller 165 Driftwood Drive Aurora, NE 68818 ‹402› 694-3570

Larry Moore (NARD Delegate) 2240 “A” Road Ulysses, NE 68669 ‹402› 735-7514

Michael D. Nuss (Vice Chair) 32160 Road U Sutton, NE 68979 ‹402› 773-4872

Ronda L. Rich 1404 Road 17 York, NE 68467 ‹402› 362-3750

David Robotham 203 North Blackburn Ave. York, NE 68467 ‹402› 710-1877

Becky Roesler 335 South 12th Geneva, NE 68361 ‹402› 759-1600

William Stahly (Secretary) 685 – 308th Road Milford, NE 68405-8726 ‹402› 761-2023

Merlin Volkmer 814 Road Q Shickley, NE 68436 ‹402› 759-4684

Lynn Yates (Chair) 915 Road 12 Geneva, NE 68361 ‹402› 759-4732

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Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District 310 North Harrison Street O’Neill, Nebraska 68763

Phone: ‹402› 336-3867

Fax ‹402› 336-1832

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.uenrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Fourth Monday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 2:30 p.m. Nov–Mar; 7:00 p.m. Apr–Oct

Population of District: 17,935 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 1,953,280

FY17 Budget: $2,216,058

Property Tax Levy (FY16): .0162 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $4,913,593,949

Number of Communities in NRD: 18

NRD Employees

Dennis Schueth – [email protected] General Manager

Administration of district operations & personnel, responsible for budget & preparation, administer Board of Directors policy, district, legislation and legal liaison and coordinate projects & programs with other agencies

Andrea Fisher – [email protected] Administrative Secretary

Accounting, administer cost share, administer wildlife habitat program and maintain NRD inventories. Tanner Jenkins Bazile Groundwater Management Area Project Coordinator Kelly Kloppenborg – [email protected] Water Resources Technician

Ground water monitoring program and ground water quality program– field collection / data entry / compilation, supervises conservation weed mulch installation, tree planting and weed mulch installation / map generation, Phase II reporting

Joy Knapp NRCS Clerk (Neligh NRCS Field Office – P.O. Box 147, Neligh, NE 68756)

Administer district programs in Antelope County, route district equipment and secretarial duties

Julie McBride NRCS Clerk (Burwell NRCS Field Office - P.O. Box 698, Burwell, NE 68823)

Secretarial duties Jacob Morten – [email protected] Forestry, Wildlife and Resource Conservationist

Administers tree program, maintain wildlife habitat program, chemigation inspections and assist the water department

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Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District (Cont.) Sarah Nevison – [email protected] Water Resources Manager

Coordinate efforts with public and other agencies regarding water resources, implement / administer groundwater / surface water programs, implement / administer groundwater management plan, develop and administer water related programs, groundwater irrigated acre certification

Vacant NRCS Clerk (Ainsworth NRCS Field Office – 731 E. 4th Street, Ainsworth, NE 68210-1214)

Secretarial duties

Vacant Water Resources Technician

Ground water monitoring program and ground water quality program– field collection / data entry / compilation, tree planting and weed mulch installation

Beth Walsh – [email protected] Information & Education / Chemigation Coordinator

Administers chemigation program, coordinates newsletter, news releases, brochures, awards, scholarship program, festivals, Envirothon materials & environmental education, coordinates district water well decommissioning program and assists with acre certification and acre transfers

Mary Zakrzewski NRCS Clerk (O’Neill NRCS Field Office – 107-A E. Highway 20, O’Neill, NE 68763)

Secretarial duties

NRD Directors:

Gary Bartak 50678 – 846th Road Ewing, NE 68735 ‹402› 485-2662

Mark Carpenter 86837 – 523rd Avenue Creighton, NE 68729 ‹402› 358-5470

Christopher J. Dierks 50190 – 844th Road Ewing, NE 68735 ‹402› 485-2618

James T. Dvorak 87374 State Highway 11 Atkinson, NE 68713 ‹402› 925-5776

Curtis Gotschall 87142 – 470th Stuart, NE 68780 ‹402› 925-2504

Keith Heithoff 52526 – 839th Road Elgin, NE 68636 ‹402› 843-2129

Ted Hughes (NARD Delegate) 908 “U” Street Neligh, NE 68756 ‹402› 887-4942

James Keller 87709 – 458th Avenue Newport, NE 68759 ‹402› 244-5448

Gene Kelly (Chair) 706 Londonderry O’Neill, NE 68763 ‹402› 336-3681

John Meuret (Vice-Chair) 402 West 4th Street Brunswick, NE 68720 ‹402› 842-2515

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Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District (Cont.) Michael Moser 300 North 5th Street Elgin, NE 68636 ‹402› 649-0391

Roy Stewart 45723 – 875th Road Newport, NE 68759 ‹402› 244-5360

Chip Whitaker 85601 – 485th Avenue Chambers, NE 68725 ‹402› 482-5665

Dale Wiles (Secretary / Treasurer) 414 Holt Blvd. O'Neill, NE 68763 ‹402› 336-2338

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Upper Loup Natural Resources District 39252 Highway 2 Thedford, Nebraska 69166

Phone: ‹308› 645-2250

Fax ‹308› 645-2308

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.upperloupnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 3:00 p.m. Dec–Mar; 7:00 p.m. Apr–Nov (Central Time)

Population of District: 4,735 (2010 census)

Size of District (acres): 4,275,000

FY17 Budget: $1,165,850

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .021417 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $2,397,968,054

Number of Communities in NRD: 14

NRD Employees

Anna Baum – [email protected] General Manager

Administration of district day to day operations and personnel, budget preparation and coordinates projects & programs with other agencies, information & education activities and irrigated acre certification

Jack Brummet – Recycling Coordinator

Recycling and baling

Desarae Catlett – [email protected] Information & Education Coordinator

Coordinates district public relations through news releases, advertising, publications, newsletter & website and coordinates education programs

Jake Ginkens – [email protected] Resources Technician

Groundwater monitoring, flowmeter measurements, water sampling and assisting landowners & operators establish and maintain conservation practices and irrigated acre certification

Leslie Harvey – [email protected] Administrative Secretary

Assist general manager and secretarial, bookkeeping & record management, board meeting minutes, etc.

Pam Petersen – [email protected] Field Office Secretary

Receptionist, secretary & clerical duties – position shared with NRCS

Shane Young – syoung@ upperloupnrd.org Resources Technician

Tree planting, water sampling, NeRAIN coordinator and wellhead protection

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Upper Loup Natural Resources District (Cont.)

NRD Directors:

Tim Andersen 37021 Virginia Road Mullen, NE 69152 ‹308› 546-2266

Richard Burnside 132 Highway 93 Stapleton, NE 69163 ‹308› 636-8231

Bobbi Jo Christensen 16 Avenue 200 Arnold, NE 69120 ‹308› 848-2614

Connie Cox 84367 Harvest Ave. Purdum, NE 69157 ‹308› 834-3323

Chris Higgins (Chair) 40059 Sandreed Drive Valentine, NE 69201 ‹308› 376-1557

Tom Johnson (Treasurer) 27 Highway 92 Stapleton, NE 69163 ‹308› 636-2425

Miles Maseberg P.O. Box 241 Thedford, NE 69166 ‹308› 645-2236

Judy Ridenour (Secretary / NARD Delegate) 36361 Yaryan Trail Mullen, NE 69152 ‹308› 546-2626

Todd Schipporeit 82277 Milburn Avenue Milburn, NE 68813 ‹308› 749-2320

Eric Storer (Vice Chair) 19075 Adamson Drive Whitman, NE 69366 ‹308› 544-6401

Chris Vinton 70687 Haney Lane Whitman, NE 69366 ‹308› 544-6492

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Upper Niobrara - White Natural Resources District 430 East Second Street Chadron, Nebraska 69337

Phone: ‹308› 432-6190

Fax ‹308› 432-6187

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.unwnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: Second Thursday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 9:00 a.m. Apr–Nov; 2:00 p.m. Dec–Mar

Population of District: 30,536

Size of District (acres): 4,475,520

FY17 Budget: $1,545,600

Property Tax Levy (FY17): .017036 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $3,718,977,694

Number of Communities in NRD: 13

NRD Employees

Patrick O’Brien – [email protected] General Manager Haley Anders – [email protected] Water Resources Manager Glenda Cushing – [email protected] Rushville NRCS Office Secretary Sheri Daniels – [email protected] Resources Programs Coordinator Craig Eddie – [email protected] Natural Resources Coordinator Tricia Goes – [email protected] Chadron NRCS Office Secretary Nevin Price – [email protected] Resources Technician Brenda Schnell – [email protected] Alliance NRCS Office Secretary Lynn Webster – [email protected] Assistant Manager Kylen Wiengart – [email protected] Office Manager

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Upper Niobrara - White Natural Resources District (Cont.)

NRD Directors:

Scott Berndt 3418 – 254th Lane Lakeside, NE 69351 ‹308› 327-2848

John Burke (Chair) 7308 Thomas Road Alliance, NE 69301 ‹308› 762-5151

David Carlson (Secretary/Treasurer) 101 Carlson Road Hay Springs, NE 69347 ‹308› 638-7402

Tod Dorshorst (NARD Delegate) 4745 – 410th Lane Hay Springs, NE 69347 ‹308› 232-4436

Nancy Fisher 617 West Ashcreek Road Crawford, NE 69339 ‹308› 665-1580

Dave Kadlecek P.O. Box 250 Hay Springs, NE 69347 ‹308› 638-7426

Kevin Oligmueller 1019 Duncan Ave. Alliance, NE 69301 ‹308› 760-8992

Allen Rasmussen 17219 Highway 385 Chadron, NE 69337 ‹308› 432-5112

Steve Sandberg (Vice Chair) 4457 – 470th Lane Hay Springs, NE 69347 ‹308› 232-4421

Mike Strasburger 1690 – 330th Trail Ellsworth, NE 69340 ‹308› 282-2753

Rich Zochol 1573 County Road 54 Alliance, NE 69301 ‹308› 762-4046

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Upper Republican Natural Resources District 511 East 5th Street P.O. Box 1140 Imperial, Nebraska 69033

Phone: ‹308› 882-5173 or ‹308› 882-5584

Fax ‹308› 882-4521

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.urnrd.org

Board Meeting Held / Monthly: First Tuesday

Location of Meetings: NRD Office

Time of Meetings: 7:30 p.m. MST

Population of District: 8,755

Size of District (acres): 1,726,080

FY17 Budget: $2,108,812.33

Property Tax Levy (FY17): $.055216 / $100

Total Property Valuation: $3,819,206,012

Number of Communities in NRD: 12

NRD Employees

Jasper Fanning – [email protected] General Manager

Chief executive & supervising officer and overall responsibility for daily management of the district

Cooper Bollman Conservation Specialist

Maintains water use records and directly responsible for irrigation and chemigation work in Chase County, reads, services and seals all flowmeters and assists with water quality samples

Todd Burrell – [email protected] Water Programs Coordinator – Rock Creek Technician

Maintains water use records and directly responsible for irrigation and chemigation work in Chase County, reads, services, seals all flowmeters in Chase County, assists with the water quality samples and maintains and directly responsible for augmentation wells and property in Dundy County

Patty Clough NRCS Field Office Secretary (Grant Office)

Clerical work in direct support of NRCS field office staff and performs NRD functions as requested

Bruce Curtis Assistant Manager

Assists in the management of quantity and quality of the District’s ground water resources

Dwain Curtis Conservation Technician (part-time)

Assists technicians with chemigation inspections, reading flow meters and several other areas]

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Upper Republican Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Danielle Franck Communications

Assists with public relations and assists with information and education

Julia Franck Water Program Specialist

Working with variance and transfer requests and responsible for utilizing the GIS and ArcView computer programs

Debra Hayes – [email protected] Administrative Assistant / Office Manager

Office manager, responsible for keeping financial, personnel, policy and meeting records for the NRD, handles trees / weed barrier orders and cost-share programs, answers phones, assists customers and supervises field office secretaries and receptionist

Nate Jenkins Assistant Manager / Public Relations Manager

Assists General Manager, public relations and education and awards programs John Lemon – [email protected] Conservation Technician

Maintains water use records and directly responsible for irrigation and chemigation work in Dundy County, reads, services and seals all flowmeters in Dundy County and responsible for Buffer Strip program and rental equipment

Becca Monteith Water Quality Specialist

Responsible for analyzing and evaluating any know contaminants in the groundwater and for implementing the water quality program

Mike Nesbitt – [email protected] Conservation Programs Coordinator

Maintains water use records and directly responsible for irrigation and chemigation work in Perkins County, reads, services and seals all flowmeters in Perkins County and water quality samples and tree inventory

Rebecca Spady NRCS Field Office Secretary (Imperial Office)

Clerical work in direct support of NRCS field office staff and performs NRD functions as requested

Wilma Zimbelman Receptionist

Answers phone and assists customers

NRD Directors:

Kerry Bernhardt 73097 – 321st Avenue Champion, NE 69023 ‹308› 882-4762

Brett Bullock 75190 Road 342 Madrid, NE 69150 ‹308› 326-4366

Tom Gaschler P.O. Box 1334 Imperial, NE 69033 ‹308› 882-5421

Loren Jessen 32055 Road 761 Grant, NE 69140 ‹308› 352-8405

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Upper Republican Natural Resources District (Cont.)

Jason Kunkel 31502 – 738th Road Champion, NE 69023 ‹308› 882-3846

Dean Large 34316 – 747th Road Wauneta, NE 69045 ‹308› 394-5125

Terry Martin (Chair / NARD Delegate) 931 Gage Street Benkelman, NE 69021 ‹308› 423-5718

Tom Schroeder 75450 Road 330 Grant, NE 69140 ‹308› 352-4837

Tom Terryberry (Secretary / Treasurer) 564 Max Drive Imperial, NE 69033 ‹308› 882-5136

Jeff Wallin (Vice Chair) P.O. Box 240 Imperial, NE 69033 ‹308› 882-4958

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Nebraska Association of Resources Districts 601 South 12th Street, Suite #201 Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: ‹402› 471-7670

Fax ‹402› 471-7677

E-Mail [email protected]

Web Page www.nrdnet.org

NARD Employees

Dean Edson – [email protected] Executive Director Direct Phone Number - ‹402› 471-7674

Jeanne Dryburgh – [email protected] Office Manager Direct Phone Number - ‹402› 471-7671 Jennifer Swanson – [email protected] NRD / DEQ Liaison Direct Phone Number – ‹402› 471-2219 Erica Hill – [email protected] Information / Education and Public Relations Director Direct Phone Number - ‹402› 471-7672 Dustin Wilcox – [email protected] NRD / DNR Water Specialist Direct Phone Number - ‹402› 471-7673 NARD Delegates:

Central Platte NRD Jim Bendfeldt 6350 Keystone Road Kearney, NE 68847 ‹308› 234-6165

Lewis & Clark NRD Marcel Kramer 54818 – 886th Road Crofton, NE 68730 ‹402› 388-4550

Little Blue NRD Lyle Heinrichs 503 Road 4 Schickley, NE 68436 ‹402› 627-3825

Lower Big Blue NRD Steven Kelley 1806 South 16th Circle Drive Beatrice, NE 68310 ‹402› 228-0179

Lower Elkhorn NRD Kurt Janke 1516 Claycomb Road Wayne, NE 68787 ‹402› 369-0603

Lower Loup NRD James Eschliman 82793 – 494th Avenut Ericson, NE 68637 ‹308› 653-2127

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Lower Niobrara NRD Diana Wendt 49625 – 901st Road Bristow, NE 68719 ‹402› 583-0088

Lower Platte North NRD Robert Hilger 1236 – 4th Street David City, NE 68632 ‹402› 367-7519

Lower Platte South NRD Milt Schmidt 5616 South 73rd Street Lincoln, NE 68516 ‹402› 489-7903

Lower Republican NRD Roger Nelson 1325 Idaho Street Superior, NE 68978 ‹402› 879-3178

Middle Niobrara NRD Dean Jochem Rt. 1, Box 165 Ainsworth, NE 69210 ‹402› 387-2135

Middle Republican NRD Shane Rippen 37258 Valley Road Culbertson, NE 69024 ‹308› 278-2674

Nemaha NRD Orval Gigstad 264 North 30th Road Syracuse, NE 68446 ‹402› 269-3267 ‹W›

North Platte NRD Gerald Dillman 120454 County Road D Mitchell, NE 69357 ‹308› 623-2201

Papio - Missouri River NRD Richard Tesar 28700 Platte River Plaza Waterloo, NE 68069 ‹402› 359-2705

South Platte NRD Jim Johnson 6742 Road 34 North Dix, NE 69133-8905 ‹308› 682-5634

Tri-Basin NRD Larry Reynolds 74898 Road 435 Lexington, NE 68850 ‹308› 324-5758

Twin Platte NRD James Meismer 1380 Road East J Paxton, NE 69155 ‹308› 284-6509 ‹H›

Upper Big Blue NRD Larry Moore 2240 “A” Road Ulysses, NE 68669 ‹402› 735-7514 ‹H›

Upper Elkhorn NRD Ted Hughes 908 “U” Street Neligh, NE 68756 ‹402› 887-4942

Upper Loup NRD Judy Ridenour 36361 Yaryan Trail Mullen, NE 69152 ‹308› 546-2626

Upper Niobrara - White NRD Tod Dorschorst 4745 – 410th Lane Hays Springs, NE 69347 ‹308› 232-4436

Upper Republican NRD Terry Martin 931 Gage Benkelman, NE 69021 ‹308› 423-5718